Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Barium
Basic information about the element, Barium, atomic number 56. Covers physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and permissible exposure limits.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Arsenic
Basic information about the element Arsenic, atomic number 33. Covers physical properties and properties, sources, how abundant it is on the Earth, uses, and toxicity.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Americium
Information about the element, Americium, atomic number 95. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about health-related regulations.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Mercury
Information about the element, Mercury, atomic number 80. Covers physical and atomic properties, where it is found, and health-related regulations. Also discusses its three main forms, uses for mercury, ways it spreads throughout the...
US Geological Survey
Bismuth
A listing of all sorts of available reports on bismuth. Great resources for students at many levels.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Significance of Carbon
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This activity explores the significance and functions of carbon and explains why carbon is essential to life on Earth. Students will investigate and explain cellular...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Element, Mixture, Compound
This hands-on activity will help the students have a better understanding of different types of materials as pure substances and mixtures and distinguishes the homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures by discussing some material they use...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Separating Mixtures
In this instructional activity the students will learn how to classify the materials as mixtures, elements and compounds and identify the properties of each group. Also the concept of separation of mixtures will be introduced to the...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Matter and Energy: Elemental Properties
Do you know what makes each element unique? This tutorial will explore what gives each element its identity through interactive activities, videos, and practice questions.
Chemicool
Chemicool: Gold
Chemicool.com offers a quick look at the element gold. Includes natural abundance data and approximate cost.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Bismuth
A very helpful site with all sorts of useful information on the element bismuth, along with photos and some important reactions. Also includes an audio description of this element.
Chemicool
Chemicool: Bromine
A nicely organized summary table with information on the properties of bromine. Very helpful and easy to follow.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Potassium
This WebElements site provides a great deal of elemental information. There are audio files demonstrating the correct pronunciation of the element name, pictures showing the electron shells, and information on isotopes, properties and more.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Plutonium
This WebElements site provides a great deal of elemental information. There are audio files demonstrating the correct pronunciation of the element name, pictures showing the electron shells, and information on isotopes, properties and more.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Radon
Very nice summary of key data on radon and its properties.
Amethyst Galleries
Amythest Galleries: Bismuth
This resource provides information about bismuth, bismuth ores and their crystals.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: The Periodic Table
An interactive website where students learn about the basics of an atom, periodic tables organization, and the structure and properties of matter. Module includes an introduction and five lessons that are followed by a quiz and an...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements
A fun way to learn about the periodic table! This interactive table allows students to investigate the basic information of an element as well as explore group and family characteristics.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Periodic Table
Learn the basics of the Periodic Table including how the Periodic Table is organized and how to make sense of the information included in the table. Test your understanding with an interactive quiz at the end of the activity.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mixtures and Solutions
This unit covers introductory concepts of mixtures and solutions. Students think about how mixtures and solutions, and atoms and molecules can influence new technologies developed by engineers. The first lesson explores the fundamentals...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 4: The Periodic Table and Bonding
Six middle school chemistry lessons about the periodic table and bonding complete with handouts and animations.
Other
Especial Gas Inc.: Sulfur Properties and Compounds
This page from Especial Gas Inc. contains some very interesting information about the element sulfur, and some of its common compounds. The history and relative abudance of the element is discussed, as well as where it can be found. The...
Amethyst Galleries
Mineral Galleries/minerals Containg Zinc
Long list of mineral resources that contain zinc.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Chemcomics: Iodine
Comic fraturing iodine. Not the most detailed information, but lots of fun. Interesting and useful for visuals.