How does the atom connect all the concepts studied in Grade 9 Science?
Matter & Energy
Energy
stored within the bonds
of its atoms
Substance made up of various
types of particles
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Radiation
an atom absorbs energy
Static Electricity
Imbalance between positive
and negative charges
an excess of charged electrons
Current Electricity
Flow of Charged Particles
Electrons or Ions
small charged
parts of the atom
Biotic & Abiotic Elements
Abiotic Elements
Plants
Animals
made up of a
combination of
atoms
Photosynthesis and
Cellular Respiration
Glucose
6 carbon atoms, 6 oxygen
atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms
Ecosystems
Subatomic Particles
Three Main Particles
Protons, Neutrons, & Electrons
Evolution of Stars
Nuclear Fusion
atoms of light elements
are squeezed under
pressure
Bohr Rutherford Diagrams
Simple Atomic Models
number of electrons in
each shell of the atom
The Periodic Table
Elements
made up of
atoms
