Molecule Shapes: Basics
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About
Topics
- Molecules
- Atoms
- Bonds
- Bond angle
Description
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D! Find out how a molecule's shape changes as you add atoms to a molecule.
Sample Learning Goals
- Recognize that molecule shape is due to repulsions between atoms.
- Recognize that bonds are not fixed in place, but can rotate around in response to repulsions.
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For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
Title | Authors | Level | Type | ||
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Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
Molecule Design Challenge Pre-Activity | Ashley Webb | HS | Other Guided |
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MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
Other | ||
Preguntas de razonamiento para todas las simulaciones HTML5 | Diana López | UG-Adv Grad HS UG-Intro K-5 MS |
Discuss HW |
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Simulações no Ensino de Fisica | Carla Tavares | HS | Discuss Other MC Guided HW Demo Lab |
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Software Requirements
Windows 7+ | Mac OS 10.7+ | iPad and iPad Mini with iOS | Chromebook with Chrome OS |
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