Atoms: Protons, Neutrons and Electrons, OH My!

We're learning about atoms. We built our own carbon atom on the wall with plastic balls and velcro. We wrote "nucleus" on the nucleus and used sticky note tabs for protons and neutrons. The other balls are the electrons orbiting the nucleus. We can remove the protons, neutrons and electrons and create atoms of helium or hydrogen, too. Click on the picture below to see it in full size.