Investigate the development of the atomic model to engage students in the history of science, and simultaneously teach relevant content for both chemistry and physics.
This lesson introduces a historical context to scientific theories enabling students to demonstrate an understanding of why, and an ability to describe how, scientific methods and theories develop over time.
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