Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Introducing the Atom
Get an introduction to the atom in this tutorial.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Particulate Nature of Matter
In this interactive activity from ChemThink, students will examine the basic properties of matter at an atomic level and consider how various atoms affect the way a substance behaves.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meaning of Matter
Matter is all around us, so it's a good idea to know what it is, and why it matters. Learn about matter, its categories, and its subcategories with this interactive lesson.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: States of Matter: Basics
An interactive simulation will heat, cool and compress atoms and molecules. Watch as they change between solid, liquid and gas phases. Recognize that different substances have different properties which will affect the temperatures for...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: States of Matter
Using simulations observe what solids, liquids, and gases look like at the atomic scale. After observing the different states of matter at their atomic level, students will be able to conclude about the forces and attractions that exist...
NASA
Nasa: Atoms and Molecules in Motion, States of Matter [Pdf]
Everythingin the universeis either matter or energy. All matter is made of combinations of about one hundred basic building blocks, the chemical elements on the periodic table. Going a step further and breaking these elements down to...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms Are Building Blocks
Identify the basic structure of atoms, the building blocks for all matter.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Strucure of Matter
This interactive tutorial begins with an understanding of the structure of matter. Understanding charge as a fundamental quantity demands that we have an understanding of the structure of an atom. Learn the atomic structure of an atom an...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Matter: Atoms: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
A video and a short quiz on the parts of an atom, the periodic table, and molecules.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: If Matter Falls Down, Does Antimatter Fall Up?
Chloe Malbrunot investigates matter and anti-matter by placing two atoms- one made of matter, and the other antimatter- in the cockpit of a plane, ready to jump. What do you think will happen? [2:54]
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Physics: Matter Review
Review matter and atoms in this Jeopardy-style game.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Democritus' Idea of the Atom
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction of the idea of the atom and the diversity of matter.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Atom
Learn about atoms and their properties of motion with this illustrated article.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Structure of Matter
This site provides an illustrated and animated story that seeks to answer several questions. What are atoms made of? What is keeping a nucleus intact? What happens if you try to separate two quarks? Are quarks fundamental?
Purdue University
Purdue: Department of Chemistry: States of Matter
Educational site highlights the three states of matter as well as provides microscopic views.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Matter
Find out the basic characteristics and main properties of all matter.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Matter
A podcast tutorial describing the main characteristics of matter. [1:02]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Science Tutorial: Matter
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing matter straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive tutorial. [1:02]
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Fundamental Building Blocks of Matter
This lesson plan explores the fundamentals of atoms and their structure. The building blocks of matter (protons, electrons, neutrons) are covered in detail. Students think about how atoms and molecules can influence new technologies...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Types of Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses elements, atoms, compounds, molecules, and crystals. Looks at mixture and different types of them.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 5: Conservation of Atoms in Reactions
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS1-5: conservation of atoms in reactions.