BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Atomic Structure
An explanation of atomic structure and the element groups in the periodic table using plain language. Supported by diagrams and charts.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Atomic Structure and Bonding Test
A ten-question quiz on the structure of an atom and on atomic bonds.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Rutherford's Enlarged: A Content Embedded Activity on Nature of Science
Through a study of Ernest Rutherford's experiments with atomic structure, students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science. The activity is taken from a linked article by the author that was published in the Journal of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
An article describing Dalton's atomic theory. Learn how this theory was the first attempt to describe a fundamental part of matter, atoms. Article also discusses where the theory is incorrect based on the knowledge we have today.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
Article explores the key points of Dalton's atomic theory and the laws of conservation of mass and constant composition. Which points do we still use today?
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Science of Atoms and Molecules: Nucleic Acids and Proteins
Through this activity, learners work with macromolecules, proteins and nucleic acids. The focus is on the atomic structure of proteins, how linear polymers are made, and the surface charges of the resulting polymers. . Multiple-choice...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Diamonds: The Science Behind the Sparkle
This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site explains why the atomic structure of a diamond slows down light and produces a sparkle more brilliant than from any other colorless substance.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Matter and the Atom
Students investigate the structure and parts of the atom, and learn about atomic mass and atomic number. They also explore the differences among solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules Study Guide
Understand the basic structure of atoms and molecules in the Earth's crust.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core physical science concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, and videos.
Other
National Academy of Sciences: Walter Elsasser
A complete biography of Elsasser's life and contributions to both biological science and earth science. Page also contains a photo of Elsasser. Site includes biographies of other famous scientists as well.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Plum Pudding Model
Describes J.J. Thomson's theory of atomic structure, called the 'Plum Pudding Model,' and how it was disproved by Ernest Rutherford.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Different Substances
A short quiz over the general topics of atomic structure of different substances and bonding properties. The quiz gives immediate feedback over with explanation for the correct answer choice.
Other
Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Quasicrystals
An interactive display of quasicrystals allows students to study the inner components and molecular make-up of these structures. Since the discovery of quasicrystals, a lot of efforts have been put on finding the locations of atoms...
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Makes Up an Atom?
Describes the structure of an atom and the characteristics of the electrons, neutrons, and protons inside it. Includes some interesting facts about atoms.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 1: Atomic Composition Model
A collection of lesson plans for helping middle schoolers understand atomic composition. Site uses work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos to plan lessons to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Structure of an Atom: A Labeled Diagram
Looks at the scientists who developed the model of the atom by building on previous scientists' discoveries about its structure.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: William Lawrence Bragg Biographical
The official Nobel biography of William Lawrence Bragg. the son of William Henry Bragg, who shared the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics with his father. This article focuses on Bragg's science activities, positions, and achievements and honors.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Basic Nuclear Science Information
Site provides the ABC's of nuclear science including radioactivity and gamma decay to fission and comic rays.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bohr's Model of Hydrogen
Resource investigates how Bohr's model of hydrogen explains atomic emission spectra.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: That's My Theory!
Become a game show contestant in this online activity from A Science Odyssey and ask a series of questions to a panel of mystery scientists, using the answers to determine which scientist is Einstein.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: The Phantom's Portrait Parlor
In this activity, students investigate the atomic world by attempting to reduce paper to the size of an atom. Although students won't be able to cut the paper that small, they will gain a better understanding of how small the atom is.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Atoms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Atoms and how they are related to elements, and the particles that make up atoms.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Atom
Learn about atoms and their properties of motion with this illustrated article.