Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Models of the Hydrogen Atom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will explore several different models of the hydrogen atom and compare and contrast them using an online java applet.
Handout
Michael Blaber, PhD

Florida State University: The Bohr Model of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
A well designed clear tutorial explaining the energies involved in the Bohr model of the atom. Illustrations add to the clearly presented equations.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bohr's Model of Hydrogen

For Students 9th - 10th
How Bohr's model of hydrogen explains atomic emission spectra.
Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bohr's Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding site that can best be described as student friendly. It describes the main differences between the classical and quantum models of the atom. Clear and well illustrated.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Bohr's Atomic Model

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the basic principles of the Bohr hydrogen atom.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Hydrogen Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple picture of a hydrogen atom using the Bohr model. A negatively charged electron can be seen on the outside of the positively charged proton.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Waves: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that discusses the coupling of an electric field with a magnetic field to create electromagnetic waves. Article also discusses how different types of electromagnetic waves have different wavelengths which forms the...
Handout
Other

Fact index.com: Balmer Series

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact-Index.com offers a brief dictionary definition of the Balmer series, including hyperlinked terms.
Handout
Other

Fact index.com: Paschen Series

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact-Index.com offers a dictionary definition of the Paschen series, including hyperlinked terms.