Students create models of atoms then compare the various aspects of the atoms including; relative size, charge, positions of subatomic particles, and identity of the atom based on proton, neutron, and electrons with the class.

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.

Students will use bags of beads with known quantities of electrons, neutrons and protons to identify the element that they represent.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn about the important discoveries of subatomic particles, and how they led to our current understanding of the atom.

At this site from the Purdue University, the elementary subatomic particles are described and electromagnetic radiation is detailed. Includes learning exercises and answers.

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...

Explains the processes of radioactive decay in primary and secondary modes.

Site provides the ABC's of nuclear science including radioactivity and gamma decay to fission and comic rays.