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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: The Particle Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1935 Presentation Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nobel Physics Chairman made this speech when presenting the Prize to Chadwick. It clearly explains the importance and depth of Chadwick's work. Site by Nobel e-Museum.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: What Does the Periodic Table Tell Us About the Elements?

For Students 9th - 10th
The number of protons in the atom of an element determines its place in the Periodic Table. The number of electrons in an atom is the same as the number of protons. These electrons are arranged in shells or 'energy levels' around the...
Handout
Other

International Linear Collider: Possible Benefits From Ilc Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Research with linear colliders may enormously benefit fields such as medicine, computing and the environment. Examples include medical proton therapy and the potential of being able to render nuclear waste harmless. A wonderful side...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Remote Control Roller

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the forces of electrons and protons in this experiment with electrostatic charges.
Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Otto Stern Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography on the life and scientific work of Otto Stern, a physicist honored with the Nobel Prize in physics for his "development of the molecular ray method and his discovery of the magnetic moment of the proton."
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Real Numbers: Adding Electrons

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore real numbers through electrons and protons. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to complete a learning module on real numbers.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix Series: Resonance: Metallic Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Manipulate the electrons and protons to explore metallic bonding. Then answer a self-correcting concept question.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the structure of atoms. All substances are made from atoms. Each atom is made of a nucleus - containing protons and neutrons - surrounded by electrons. It provides a link to an assessment.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: How Does an Object Become Charged?

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity 1 in this module: What is the effect of changing the composition of an atom? Since all atoms contain protons, neutrons, and electrons, what makes one element different from another is examined.
Website
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Hompage

For Students 9th - 10th
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
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.
Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a detailed overview of atoms. Content explores an atom's structure, as well as what ions are, how atoms bond, what compounds are (including how to name compounds), and what isotopes are.
Article
NASA

Nasa: Atoms and Molecules in Motion, States of Matter [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Everythingin the universeis either matter or energy. All matter is made of combinations of about one hundred basic building blocks, the chemical elements on the periodic table. Going a step further and breaking these elements down to...
Interactive
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Chemistry Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review atoms with this slideshow. You can choose to listen to the review or read the accompanying text. At the end, play the game to review the basics of atoms that you have just learned about. You may play the game as many times as...
Lesson Plan
American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 4: The Periodic Table and Bonding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Six middle school chemistry lessons about the periodic table and bonding complete with handouts and animations.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive activity from ChemThink, students will take a closer look at atomic structure, properties, and behaviors. Includes background reading material and discussion questions.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the Unexpected

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the parts of an atom and learn about its properties.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Materia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the concept of matter in this Spanish-language encyclopedia entry. This site features the properties of matter, the Law of Conservation of Matter, and other important features of matter.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Tic Tac Toe Pick 3 in a Row Atomic Model Assignment

For Teachers 6th - 9th
A choice menu assignment where young scholars select between several extension activities that help understand the structure of the atom.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Drawing Atoms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity serves as an introduction to chemistry, and can be used to help students draw a two dimensional image of the atom.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Fuel Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed Wikipedia encyclopedia article on fuel cells explains what they are, the controversies in the use of hydrogen as a fuel, and practical problems. There is also a lengthy section on the five generally recognized types of fuel...
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.

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