Product Overview
- Immediate download of the file after checkout
- We offer our digital downloadable materials under two license options:
- an Individual License for individual homeschoolers, and
- Extended License for schools, co-ops, and multi-family homeschool groups.
Choosing the correct license helps us keep pricing affordable while also preventing copyright misunderstandings.
Designed specifically for upper-elementary Montessori environments, this classified nomenclature set turns abstract chemistry vocabulary into concrete work children can handle, read, and master in a single lesson cycle.
What your child will explore
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Whole atom — the tiniest unit that still behaves like an element.
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Sub-atomic particles — protons, neutrons, and electrons, each with its defining charge.
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Nucleus and orbitals — where the particles “live” and how they influence atomic number.
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Basic charge balance — linking particle counts to positive, negative, or neutral atoms.
Every definition is written in child-friendly language so learners can pronounce, copy, and truly understand each term.
What’s inside the packet
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Control cards with full-color graphics, printed labels, and precise definitions.
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Picture cards (no labels) for recall and matching.
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Movable label to strengthen reading, spelling, and scientific vocabulary.
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Definition cards—full text on one side, cloze (fill-in-the-blank) on the other—for copy-work or quick assessment.
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Separate label card to keep the work organized on a mat or tray.
Homeschool-friendly advantages
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Instant readiness — print two cards per page, cut along straight lines, and you’re shelf-ready in under an hour. Prefer zero prep? Order the full-plastic option that arrives wipe-clean, rounded-corner, and ready for immediate use.
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Self-correcting design — control cards give children instant feedback, freeing you to observe rather than hover.
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Classic Montessori progression — supports three-period lessons and connects seamlessly to cosmic stories, impressionistic charts, and follow-up writing.
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Cross-curricular reach — spark math extensions on atomic numbers, language studies on Greek and Latin roots (proton means “first”), or history research into how scientists discovered sub-atomic particles.
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Budget-conscious durability — print on cardstock for now, upgrade to factory-printed plastic later; sizes and layout never change.
SUGGESTED CONTAINERS
1 Acrylic Sorters and 1 Clear Snap Envelopes - Small
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1 ETC Large Slotted Boxes - Small and 1 Clear Snap Envelopes - Small