Proving the invisible exists activities

Proving the invisible exists activities
Publication Date: June, 2012
Type of Resource: Weblink

This online resource demonstrates the size of atoms and the way they move.

The resource details three simple experiments and models that can be used to demonstrate the size of atoms and the way they move.

There are also instructions on how to make models of water, ice and salt.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S9U06 (Year 9)

Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 9 > Science Inquiry Skills > Evaluating > Critically analyse the validity of information in primary and secondary sources... > ACSIS172
  • Year 9 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent... > ACSIS170
  • Year 9 > Science Understanding > Chemical Sciences > All matter is made of atoms which are composed of protons, neutrons and... > ACSSU177
  • Year 9 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Nature and development of science > Scientific understanding, including models and theories, is contestable and is... > ACSHE157