To create a model of the atom for students to identify the location and charge of the proton, electron, and neutron, you can use the following materials:

Materials: 1. Styrofoam ball (large) 2. Small wooden dowels or toothpicks 3. Different colored markers or paint 4. Glue or adhesive putty

Instructions:

1. Start by labeling the styrofoam ball as the nucleus of the atom. You can use a marker or paint to color it differently from the rest of the model.

2. Take three wooden dowels or toothpicks and color them differently to represent the proton, electron, and neutron.

3. Attach the proton to the nucleus by inserting the dowel or toothpick into the styrofoam ball. Protons have a positive charge, so you can label it with a “+” sign.

4. Attach the electron to the model by inserting another dowel or toothpick into the styrofoam ball, but this time, place it away from the nucleus. Electrons have a negative charge, so label it with a “-“ sign.

5. Finally, attach the neutron to the nucleus by inserting the last dowel or toothpick into the styrofoam ball. Neutrons have no charge, so you can leave it unmarked or label it with a “0” to represent its neutral charge.

6. You can also add additional electrons to represent different elements by attaching more dowels or toothpicks away from the nucleus.

7. Once all the components are attached, you can explain to the students that the protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus, while the electrons are found in energy levels or shells surrounding the nucleus.

This model will help students visualize the location and charge of the proton, electron, and neutron in an atom.