Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Apple, the Moon, and the Inverse Square Law
Describes the logic behind the development of Newton's law of universal gravitation. Beginning with Johannes Kepler and his three laws of planetary motion, content walks the reader through Newton's thought process and development of this...
NASA
Nasa: Kepler's Second Law
This site from NASA states Kepler's second law of planetary motion and depicts its meaning with an informative diagram. Relates the law to conservation of energy principles and discusses the eccentricity of a satellite's (or a planet's)...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Modern Atomic Theory: Power Point [Pdf]
This power point highlights the main ideas about modern atomic theory from the online textbook "An Introduction to Chemistry". Step by step instructions are given to write electron configurations and draw orbital diagrams. Also includes...
State University of New York
State University of New York: Metallic Bonding: Band Theory
This simulation shows a simple band diagram for metals for Group 1A and 2A and the transition series. Each metal's valence orbitals combine to create a band that is responsible for the element's properties.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Atoms From a to Easy!
Electron orbitals. Diagonal rule. Dot diagrams. The periodic table. There's so much to know about the tiniest building blocks of life- atoms. [4:41]
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Hund's Rules
An excellent overview of Hund's Rules. Discusses all three rules thoroughly with provided diagrams.
Science U
Science U: Reasons for the Seasons
This webpage uses diagrams and video to explain the causes of the seasons.
Crescent Public Schools
The Internet Science Room: Quantum Numbers
Using diagrams, illustrated examples, and student practice this chemistry class tutorial explains quantum numbers.
Curated OER
Harvard University: The Earths Orbit
Students perform many inquiry activities related to Earth's orbit. Included are recording daily temperatures, observing the sun's path over several weeks, tracking sunrise and sunset times, and angle of sunlight. Diagrams make lessons...
Curated OER
Harvard University: The Earths Orbit
Students perform many inquiry activities related to Earth's orbit. Included are recording daily temperatures, observing the sun's path over several weeks, tracking sunrise and sunset times, and angle of sunlight. Diagrams make lessons...
Curated OER
Moon's Orbit
This site provides a moving diagram of a Lunar eclipse, showing Earth's umbra and penumbra and the appearance of the Moon as it passes through these shadow regions.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Astronomy: The Phases of the Moon
This site from Cornell University provides great information on the different phases of the moon. As the Moon moves in its orbit around the Sun, our view of the side illuminated by the Sun changes. Furthermore, the rising and setting...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Black Holes
An incredible interactive site with a wealth of well-organized information about black holes. Take a simulated journey to a black hole or try one of the interactive experiments in the Black Hole Encyclopedia to see if you can safely...
NASA
Nasa: Planetary Photojournal: Jupiter
Looking for images of Jupiter or its moons? This is the place to start. Pictures are available from both Voyager missions, Galileo Orbiter and the Hubble Space Telescope. Choose from images of the planet, the ring, any of the Galilean...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Mercury
The planet Mercury is profiled with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
Other
Organic Chemistry: Octet Rule
This slide presentation contains a description of the octet rule, as well as many related topics.
Curated OER
Cornell University: The Phases of the Moon
This site from Cornell University provides great information on the different phases of the moon. As the Moon moves in its orbit around the Sun, our view of the side illuminated by the Sun changes. Furthermore, the rising and setting...
Curated OER
Cornell University: The Phases of the Moon
This site from Cornell University provides great information on the different phases of the moon. As the Moon moves in its orbit around the Sun, our view of the side illuminated by the Sun changes. Furthermore, the rising and setting...
Curated OER
Cornell University: The Phases of the Moon
This site from Cornell University provides great information on the different phases of the moon. As the Moon moves in its orbit around the Sun, our view of the side illuminated by the Sun changes. Furthermore, the rising and setting...
Curated OER
Cornell University: The Phases of the Moon
This site from Cornell University provides great information on the different phases of the moon. As the Moon moves in its orbit around the Sun, our view of the side illuminated by the Sun changes. Furthermore, the rising and setting...