Project Atom

An atom is the smallest unit of matter. It is made up of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus. In this 166 piece Lego model of an atom, the electrons are symbolized by one of the smallest units of Lego - the dot. Just as atoms can move, this model can also move - rotating 360 degrees by spinning two gears on the side of the base. This allows the model to be viewed from all sides. This is the first contest I have entered and it has been fun to bring my middle school science class to life using Lego.