Atomic Physics

Curriculum details

Strand

Atomic and Nuclear Physics (Strand 4)

Sub-strand

Atomic Physics (4.1)

Content standard

1.4.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of J. J. Thompson's, Rutherford's, Bohr's models of the atom and recognise their limitations. 1.4.1.LO.1 Describe the of the various atomic models. i.e., J. J. Thompson's, Rutherford's and Bohr's.

Indicator

1.4.1.LI.2 - Calculate the energy of a photon during a transition.

Suggested placement

Semester 2, Week 18 (Week 38 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Source document note

The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

• indicator text - p.80: the document prints this learning indicator code as 1. X.4.1.LI.2, with a literal X where the strand digit belongs; the content standard beside it reads 1.4.1.CS.1 and the assessment 1.4.1.AS.2

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 80

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Think Pair Share: Let learners watch a video or a simulation of how electrons jump from one energy level to another. Guide learners to calculate the energy of a photon using E = hf
Encourage the appreciation and valuing of the skills and abilities of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and disabilities.
Assessment (1.4.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Videos,
- PhET interactive simulations,
- projectors,
- audio-visuals,
- atomic activity model