Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Excited States and Photons

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate how atoms can be excited to give off radiation (photons) with models of electron energy diagrams.
Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry, you will find concise text explaining photosynthesis supplemented by a very detailed diagram of the process.
Handout
Atomic Archive

Atomic Archive: Nuclear Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Atomic Archive - the online companion to the award-winning CD-ROM. This page defines nuclear fusion and depicts the process by an informative diagram. Includes numerical values which describe the typical energy values for fusion...
Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Electromagnetic Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This Florida State University page introduces light as an electromagnetic wave and discusses the frequency and wavelength range of the various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes links to some interactive Java applets.
Website
Other

Space Weather Center: Our Protective Shield

For Students 9th - 10th
The Earth's magnetosphere helps shield us from cosmic and solar radiation. This segment offers a great explanation of this abstract concept along with numerous images and diagrams. An interactive game is provided as well.
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Curated OER

Aurora

For Students 9th - 10th
The Earth's magnetosphere helps shield us from cosmic and solar radiation. This segment offers a great explanation of this abstract concept along with numerous images and diagrams. An interactive game is provided as well.