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PBS

Nova: Atom Builder

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out if you know enough about atoms to build them. The goal of the activity is to build an atom of a particular element by dragging the correct numbers of neutrons, protons and electrons into the atom.
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Concord Consortium

The Molecular Workbench Database: Models of the Atom's Electron Orbitals

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about atomic structure and the multiple theories of atomic structure in this simulation.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molecules and the Properties of Bonded Atoms

For Students 9th - 10th
College-level site goes into great detail about chemical bonding properties, as far as energies, structure, angles, and length. Infrared absorption, the greenhouse effect, and global warming are addressed to exemplify bond length...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Matter and the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the structure and parts of the atom, and learn about atomic mass and atomic number. They also explore the differences among solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.
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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.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of atomic structure and the element groups in the periodic table using plain language. Supported by diagrams and charts.
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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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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Strucure of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive tutorial begins with an understanding of the structure of matter. Understanding charge as a fundamental quantity demands that we have an understanding of the structure of an atom. Learn the atomic structure of an atom an...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Electrons in Atoms and Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
A module with animations, explanations, and questions about the importance of electrons in the structure of an atom. Understand the definition and locations of electrons in the atom. Explore the role of electrons in bonding, polarity,...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Living in a "Submicro" World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a technology-based lesson plan designed for high school Chemistry students as an introduction to the study of the fundamental nature and structure of the atom. Students will create a publication using Desktop Publishing software...
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Atoms and the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a list of related topics (in hyperlink format) on the atom and the Periodic Table of elements. Topics from light, particles, and waves to the Bohr model, quantum...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Science of Atoms and Molecules: Nucleic Acids and Proteins

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Through this activity, learners work with macromolecules, proteins and nucleic acids. The focus is on the atomic structure of proteins, how linear polymers are made, and the surface charges of the resulting polymers. . Multiple-choice...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Models of the Hydrogen Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
How did scientists figure out the structure of atoms without looking at them? Try out different models by shooting light at the atom. Check how the prediction of the model matches the experimental results.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation using quantum mechanics to describe the atom.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Band Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origin of energy bands in crystals of atoms. The structure of these bands determines how materials conduct electricity. Java required.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the basic structure of atoms and molecules in the Earth's crust.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Atoms

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Atoms and how they are related to elements, and the particles that make up atoms.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Structural Organization of the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Try considering the structures of the body in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity: subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms and biosphere....
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: The Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about atoms and their properties of motion with this illustrated article.
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Other

Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Quasicrystals

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive display of quasicrystals allows students to study the inner components and molecular make-up of these structures. Since the discovery of quasicrystals, a lot of efforts have been put on finding the locations of atoms...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A quiz reviewing over atomic structure.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Makes Up an Atom?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure of an atom and the characteristics of the electrons, neutrons, and protons inside it. Includes some interesting facts about atoms.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Atoms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn about atoms and atomic structure in this collection of instructional videos, grade-level texts, and quick assessments.
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PBS

Nova: The Atom Builder

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation is provided for designing a stable atom. You can also refer to a labeled model of a carbon atom. This resource also has a link to an atom building activity.

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