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Mystery : Structure of the Atom-A Case for Indirect Evidence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the structure of the atom through hands on activities. In this atomic structure lesson, students perform 4 activities showing indirect evidence of the structure of the atom and the parts of the atom. They also...
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Atoms : A Self Guided Computer Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Self-guided Computer Activity" simply means that young chemists read through the slides and take notes about atoms along the way. There is an abundance of text on each slide, making this a comprehensive introduction to atomic structure....
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Atomic Structure

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this atom worksheet, students define the atomic theory, compare an atom and a molecule, determine atomic number and number of protons for elements, and draw Bohr models for given elements. This worksheet has 4 graphic organizer, 8...
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The Flame and the Atom:

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the structure of atoms. Students read information about the Rutherford model, the Bohr model, and the Quantum Mechanical model examining each for its scientific validity. They watch a PowerPoint presentation of alpha...
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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students review the Bohr model and define negative and positive subatomic particles. Students compare molecules and compounds. This worksheet has 11 short answer questions and 4 problems to solve.
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Periodic Table Basics

For Students 7th - 10th
In this periodic table worksheet, students answers 10 fill in the blank questions by reading information form a periodic table. Then also complete Bohr Models of the atoms of 12 different elements.
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Rice University

College Physics for AP® Courses

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Take a look at an organized physics course. The 34-section electronic textbook covers material in AP® Physics 1 and 2. Teachers use the text to supplement lectures and have the class work through the labs. Each section contains...
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Electricity

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Shock your physical science class using this video to teach the basics of static electricity. Electricity is defined,and electrons are differentiated from protons on an atom model. The use of hydropower and wind are explained as ways of...
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The Story of the Atom

For Students 8th - 12th
In this atom worksheet, students read about the model of the atom developed by Neils Bohr. Students complete 2 short answer questions based on what they read.
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The Day the Atom Died (Grade K-1)

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate what is wrong with the Rutherford atomic model. In this chemistry lesson, students answer questions about the atomic model after watching a video. They draw conclusions from the video and discuss how the atomic model...
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Electron Arrangement and Ion Formation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements worksheet, young scholars determine how electrons fill up the energy levels for the first 18 elements of the periodic table. Students determine if elements gain or lose electrons to form a stable ion. This worksheet has...
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Chemistry - Science 10

For Students 8th - 10th
In this chemistry science worksheet, students identify the parts of a chemical reactions. Students name the major particles of the atom. Students apply knowledge about the atom, theories, and models.
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Biochemistry Assignment

For Students 9th - 11th
In this biochemistry activity, students complete a table by filling in the missing information about different elements. Students draw the Bohr diagram and the Lewis dot diagram for several atoms.
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Modern Physics, Old QT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students develop an understanding of the atomic model and how atoms relate to one another through answering the seven questions.
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Matter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the structure of matter. They examine pictures of atoms and molecules and discuss their relationships, and construct a model of a molecule using toothpicks and gumdrops.
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How do protons stick together in a nucleus?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explain that the Standard Model of the atom includes particles beyond protons, neutrons, and electrons. They describe the nucleus as conglomeration of quarks that manifest themselves as protons and neutrons.
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Honors Chemistry I

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this honor chemistry I worksheet, students use all available resources to answer each question given. Students apply their knowledge of light, quantum theory of light, Bohr's model, photoelectric theory.
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NASA

Supernova Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
By measuring the wavelength, frequency, and intensity of electromagnetic radiation, scientists determine the temperature, density, and composition of far away items. Scholars rotate through ten lab stations using a spectroscope at each...
PPT
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Quantum Mechanics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Mostly what you will find here is a history of quantum mechanics. Influential scientists are introduced (along with some of their recorded quotes), the progression of atomic models is reviewed, and finally experssions and equations are...
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The Bohr-Rutherford Model of the Atom

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this atom model activity, students explore how scientists developed the Bohr-Rutherford atom model. Students complete 15 fill in the blank statements.
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Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
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Worksheet 4-1 Atomic Spectra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this atomic spectra worksheet, students answer eighteen questions about wavelengths of light, the emission spectrum, energy of photons, the frequency of electromagnetic radiation and electrons in the excited state.
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Physicists or Philosophers?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Trace the sequential process of the developing theories of atomic structure in the early 20th century, show, in historical development, how scientists "know" things, how experiments are set up and how interpretations are drawn from them,...
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Isotopes and Ions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the concepts of isotopes and atoms.  In this powerpoint lesson, students see the balance in numbers  of protons, neutrons, and electrons create isotopes and ions of certain atoms.