Attractive Atomic Models

Atomic structure becomes clear when using these magnetic pieces to represent protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Standards alignment

Common Standards — cross-referenced to the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and the California Content Standards.
Standard	Framework	Grade	Subject	Domain
Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures	Next Generation Science Standards	Middle School	Physical Science	Matter and Its Interactions
Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. [Examples: reactivity of metals, types of bonds formed, numbers of bonds formed, & reactions with oxygen.]	Next Generation Science Standards	High School	Physical Science	Matter and Its Interactions
Construct & revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, & knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.	Next Generation Science Standards	High School	Physical Science	Matter and Its Interactions
Communicate scientific & technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials. [Emphasis on the attractive & repulsive forces that determine the functioning of the material. Examples could include why electrically conductive materials are often made of metal, flexible but durable materials are made up of long chained molecules, & pharmaceuticals are designed to interact with specific receptors.]	Next Generation Science Standards	High School	Physical Science	Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

California Standards — cross-referenced to the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and the California Content Standards.
Standard	Framework	Grade	Subject	Domain
3. Elements have distinct properties and atomic structure. All matter is comprised of one or more of over 100 elements.	CA Science	Grade 8	01. Physical Sciences	3. Structure of Matter
3.a. The structure of the atom and how it is composed of protons, neutrons and electrons.	Grade 8	01. Physical Sciences	3. Structure of Matter	3. Elements have distinct properties and atomic structure. All matter is comprised of one or more of over 100 elements.
1.e. The nucleus is much smaller in size than the atom yet contains most of its mass.	Grade 9-12	02. Chemistry	1. Atomic and Molecular Structure	1. The Periodic Table displays the elements in increasing atomic number and shows how periodicity of the physical and chemical properties of the elements relates to atomic structure.