It could easily be adapted by any grade level teaching the concepts addressed to any size group. Materials needed are white construction paper, construction paper scraps, ruler, pencil, eraser, fine-tipped markers, and a glue stick. Specifies for the project including a list of terms, definitions, and related concepts, lesson plans and example projects are available in a prepared booklet. This activity was designed to facilitate and enhance understanding of the concepts of atom, molecule, element, compound, and model for a broad range of students.
Directions continue as the class uniformly labels each of their segments with the designated terms.
Various methods of transferring these shapes to colored construction paper scraps is explained. Each child is encouraged to experiment and use a method best for him or her. The task of picturing the five concepts, each in it's own designated box, is then presented. The children are asked to apply all of the information previously learned as they illustrate each concept. Finally, they are asked to make their own model of any simple object.