Atomic structure

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Description

This lesson teaches the student about what atoms are made of and how it is connected to the periodic table. Student is tasked with creating atoms using proton, neutron and electron “guns”. Additional info can be learned from the in-game touch screen.

Student will learn about: protons, neutrons, electrons, periods, groups, atomic number, atomic mass, charge.

Prerequsites

A substance is made of molecules. A molecule is made of atoms. An atom is made of smaller particles.

Learning objectives

  • Describe the atomic structure
  • Draw parallels between the position of an element in the periodic table and the atomic structure of that element
  • Construct the electron configuration of an element based on the atomic number
  • Describe an atom as an electrically neutral particle.

App info

  • Creator Futuclass
  • Industry Education
  • Languages Dutch, English, Estonian, German, Latvian
  • Headsets Meta, Pico
  • Modes Single user

About the creator: Futuclass

Futuclass is an educational VR platform that transforms abstract science and chemistry concepts into engaging, hands-on experiences. Developed with teachers and students in mind, its immersive modules bring difficult subjects to life through interactive problem-solving and gamified learning, helping learners build deeper understanding and retention while making science both fun and accessible.