Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Organization of the Periodic Table
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site focuses specifically on the Periodic Table of Elements with information on the table's organization methods along with...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Elements
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses elements and their different properties, the history of elements, and how atoms relate to elements.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Chemistry of Life: Matter, Elements, and Atoms
Did you know matter is made up of atoms? In this article learn about the smallest unit of matter called the atom.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Build an Atom
Build an atom out of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and see how the element, charge, and mass change. Then play a game to test your ideas!
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: Build and Atom
Build an atom out of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and see how the element, charge, and mass change. Then play a game to test how the ideas work!
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Isotopes and Atomic Mass
Are all atoms of an element the same? How can you tell one isotope from another? Use the sim to learn about isotopes and how abundance relates to the average atomic mass of an element.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Chemistry of Life: Atomic Number,atomic Mass,and Isotopes
Learn the fundamental properties of atoms in this article. Understand the definition of atomic number, atomic mass, and isotopes. [6 min, 50 sec]
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Isotopes and Atomic Mass
Are all atoms of an element the same? How can you tell one isotope from another? Use the sim to learn about isotopes and how abundance relates to the average atomic mass of an element.
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.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: What Does the Periodic Table Tell Us About the Elements?
The number of protons in the atom of an element determines its place in the Periodic Table. The number of electrons in an atom is the same as the number of protons. These electrons are arranged in shells or 'energy levels' around the...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Limits of Classical Physics
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses the limits associated with classical physics. Topics covered include light and heat with additional information...
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: It's Elemental: Element Math Game
The interactive activity examines the Periodic Table of Elements. Learners answer questions about the number of protons, electrons, neutrons, or nucleons that an atom of an element contains.
Crescent Public Schools
The Internet Science Room: The Periodic Table and Atomic Theory of Matter
A chemistry tutorial highlighting historical development of the atomic theory of matter and the periodic table of elements.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Matter
Find out the basic characteristics and main properties of all matter.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Atoms and Elements
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to atoms and elements. Key concepts include atoms, parts of the atoms, elements, and the periodic table. Opportunities for student participation are included...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Atoms and Models of Atoms
This lesson introduces students to scientific models. The students will learn how models of the atom have changed as new evidence is gathered. The students will also learn about the current model of the atom. Each student will make a...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Chemistry Review
Review atoms with this slideshow. You can choose to listen to the review or read the accompanying text. At the end, play the game to review the basics of atoms that you have just learned about. You may play the game as many times as...
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.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
Provides definitions and characteristics of elements, compounds, and mixtures, and gives an animated image of each.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table: The Atomic Model [Pdf]
A slideshow looking at the contributions of scientists over time to our understanding of atomic theory. Looks at models of the atom developed by Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr, and James Chadwick, as...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: The Structure of the Elements [Audio Book]
The structure of the atom is uncovered in this interactive tutorial. Discover the different particles of the atom and learn their charges and how they can affect the overall atom.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Atoms and Molecules
As part of the introduction to the Periodic Table of the Elements, students will be introduced to the idea of atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions.
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...
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Anatomy of an Atom
Explains the basics of atomic structure, from simple definitions to information about quantum theory. Accurate and helpful basics whether or not you need the more advanced information.