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The atom has been a major target of research for most of the twentieth century. The model of the atom is more complex than was first thought. There is much more than protons, electrons and neutrons.
How will we at Westerly High School find out what there is to know about the atom?
We will visit the Contemporary Physics Education Project
Once you have reached that site click on the Particle Adventure.
One half of the class will follow The Standard Model Path.
The other half of the class will follow The Experimental Path.
You need to work with the other members of you team to prepare a presentation that answers the question