| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Science |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| What topic | Atoms |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Are you excited to learn more about science? Today, we will embark on a fascinating journey to discover the fascinating world of atoms. Let's start with a bang!
Have you ever wondered what everything around us is made of? From the tiniest insect to the tall buildings we see, everything is made of atoms. These tiny particles are so small that we can't even see them with our eyes!
Now, it's time to get hands-on with our experiment. We will use balloons to demonstrate the fun and complex world of atoms.
First, inflate a balloon and let it go. What do you observe? The balloon flies around and then falls to the ground.
Now, rub the balloon on your hair and observe what happens when you bring it near a wall or another person's hair.
Cool right? Through this experiment, we can see that atoms have properties that can create attraction or repulsion between objects.
Atoms are the building blocks of everything around us. Each atom has a tiny nucleus made of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.
Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus. They are responsible for the properties of materials and how they react with other materials.
Awesome job today, young scientists! We learned that atoms are the building blocks of everything around us. We also explored the properties of atoms using a fun hands-on experiment with balloons.
In our next lesson, we will continue our journey and learn more about the amazing world of science. Keep exploring!