Determine the element
Find the atomic number
Find the number of protons
Find the number of electrons
Find the number of neutrons
Draw the nucleus
Write protons and neutrons in the nucleus
Draw the first energy level
Place up to 2 electrons in the first shell
Draw the second energy level
Place up to 8 electrons in the second shell
Draw the third energy level
Place up to 8 electrons in the third shell
Continue adding shells as needed
Distribute the remaining electrons
Check that the total electrons match the atomic number
Check that each shell follows the Bohr model rules