The concepts of fusion and fission are easily illustrated. The Model has energy levels arranged like the first five rows of the Periodic table with S, P, and D orbitals, each with the correct number of electron states. From the simple precept that atoms like to have either full or empty levels it is easy to explain ionic and most covalent bonding. The structure of the Periodic Table is shown to reflect the energy levels of electrons in the atom. The unique Photons and Lasers Game uses colored cards to simulate emitted and absorbed photons of different energies.
Students can 'pump' up the atom by playing photons and advancing electrons up levels.
They score by 'lasing' the atom stimulating the electrons to fall back down and emit light, just like a real laser. This innovative Game makes the absorption and emission of light mush easier to teach. AB-A2 Students use two or three Atom Games to show how bonding works by trading electrons. AB-G1 Students play the Nuclear Reactions Game which illustrates the structure of the atom, isotopes, elements, and radioactivity. The Photons and Lasers game allows students to learn how light is absorbed and emitted by atoms and how lasers work.