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Particle Adventure Dutch Version
Dutch version of the well-known "Particle Adventure" physics website that teaches students about atoms, mass, particle physics, and quantum physics. The site discusses theories related to physics and provides other links related to the...
Purdue University
Purdue University: Fundamental Subatomic Particles
At this site from the Purdue University, the elementary subatomic particles are described and electromagnetic radiation is detailed. Includes learning exercises and answers.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: La Aventura De Las Particulas
Learn the fundamentals of particles and forces with this site. Explore the paths that explain matter in the universe.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Atom: Lesson 2
This lesson will illustrate that an atom is mostly empty space and has a positively charged, massive core (containing both protons and neutrons called the nucleus) surrounded by negatively charged electrons. It is 2 of 3 in the series...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms Are Building Blocks
Identify the basic structure of atoms, the building blocks for all matter.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 5
Describe the difference between the subatomic particles, including their masses, locations, and charges. This lesson is 5 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: What Is Atom
Fun and interesting illustrated information on atoms including composition, elements, and history.
Curated OER
[Bohr Model of Unununium]
A look at the transition metal unununium, which was renamed roentgenium in 2004. Includes basic information, including symbol, number, mass, melting and boiling points, and numbers of protons, electron, and neutrons.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Basic Atom Structure
This diagram shows a basic atom structure with an atom core, proton, neutron and electron.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: All About Atoms
The three basic particles that make up atoms are defined and illustrated.
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Where Traditional Physics Stops
We're about to move into the modern age of physics. In the early 1800's, scientists began examining the basis of matter, space, and time. Sometimes it gets very confusing, but the big idea is that Newton's physics describe about 90% of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Mass: Lesson 3
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic mass, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Atomic Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Mass: Lesson 4
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic mass, and how it varies from one element to the next. Module includes a slideshow and a quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Mass: Lesson 1
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic mass, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Atomic Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Number: Lesson 3
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic number, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 3 of 7 in the series titled "Atomic Number."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Number: Lesson 6
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic number, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 6 of 7 in the series titled "Atomic Number."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Mass: Lesson 2
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic mass, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Atomic Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Number: Lesson 5
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic number, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 5 of 7 in the series titled "Atomic Number."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Atoms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was converted from Power Point and is used to introduce the history and concept of the Atom.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: The Particle Adventure
Visit this site for an interactive tour of the atom and all aspects of particle physics. View the animations available with almost every description on this site. A great place for the fundamentals of particles and forces including a...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Periodic Table
Young scholars explore the periodic table and learn the basic information given for elements: the name, symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass for each element.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: The Periodic Table
An interactive website where students learn about the basics of an atom, periodic tables organization, and the structure and properties of matter. Module includes an introduction and five lessons that are followed by a quiz and an...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Atomic Structure
Take a look at the parts of an atom and learn about its properties.