eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Elements and Atoms, the Building Blocks of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of elements and atoms, the building blocks of matter.
Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Isotopes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This overview of isotopes explores where isotopes come from and returning an atom to its normal state.
Handout
Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemistry.com: Anatomy of an Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Chemistry I: Atoms and Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online biology textbook, learn about atoms and molecules as they relate to life. Find out about topics such as electrons and energy, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define an isotope and demonstrate how to determine the average atomic mass of an element. It is 2 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 8

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define an isotope and demonstrate how to determine the average atomic mass of an element. It is 8 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define an isotope and demonstrate how to determine the average atomic mass of an element. It is 4 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: How to Find Protons, Neutrons and Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief explanations of how to determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in an element.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: List of Radioactive Elements

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about radioactivity, the different types of radioactive decay, isotopes, and half-life of a radioactive element. Includes a long chart listing radioactive elements, atomic number and mass number, decay type, and length of half-life.
Website
Other

Lcid: Comparison of Fission and Fusion Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Science Teacher's Resource Center. A data sheet tabulating the many differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Technical information about the nuclear reactions, the mass defect, isotope masses, etc. is included.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Build an Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
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!
Handout
Other

Chemistry Resources: The Elements: Alkali Metals

For Students 9th - 10th
This subtable lists and describes the six alkali metals of the periodic table of Elements. Related links are provided.
Website
Other

Chemical elements.com/scandium

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
Website
Other

Chemical elements.com: Samarium

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
Website
Other

Chemical elements.com: Silver

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
Website
Other

Chemical elements.com: Sodium

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Atoms to Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.
Graphic
Curated OER

[Bohr Model of Samarium]

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
Graphic
Curated OER

[Bohr Model of Scandium]

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
Graphic
Curated OER

[Bohr Model of Silver]

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
Graphic
Curated OER

[Bohr Model of Sodium]

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.