Curated OER
What do Atoms Look Like?
In this atom worksheet, students complete 60 questions about the trends in atoms such as ionization energy and atomic radius, about valence electrons, about the families of elements, about metals, non-metals and semi-metals, about the...
Curated OER
Historical Development of a Scientific Idea
Ninth graders examine how scientist's contribute to atomic theory. In this development of a scientific idea instructional activity students work in groups and research the development of the atomic model.
Curated OER
Modern Physics, Old QT
In this physics worksheet, students develop an understanding of the atomic model and how atoms relate to one another through answering the seven questions.
American Chemical Society
Represent Bonding with Lewis Dot Diagrams
Lewis dot diagrams, Lewis dot structures, and electron dot diagrams are all the same thing. Young scientists learn how to draw Lewis dot diagrams and come to understand how dots and dashes represent valence electrons and ionic or...
Concord Consortium
Structure of an Atom
Feeling a little uncertain about your materials for teaching the quantum mechanical model of the atom? Here is an interactive that will help! Chemistry and physics scholars alike will benefit from a simple resource that illustrates the...
Curated OER
Periodic Table of Elements
Beginning chemists examine a collection of elements and compounds as they are introduced to the periodic table. The lesson plan is not cohesive and does not provide detailed instructions on how to teach it. However, it does includes a...
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Discovering the Structure of the Atom
Students investigate atomic and nuclear structure of matter by researching historical atomic theories. Students examine Rutherford's studies and discover that many scientific conclusions change over time as new data is collected.
Curated OER
Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory
Pupils are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
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Atomic Theory, Structure, and Symbols
In this atomic theory worksheet, students review the observations that led to the conclusion of the atom having a positively charged nucleus. Students compare atomic number and mass number and explain how the discovery of subatomic...
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The Periodic Table of the Elements
Students research the elements used to create fireworks. For this periodic table lesson, students discuss common metals, their characteristics, and their places on the periodic table. They work in small groups to research the elements...
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Structure of the Atom
Students observe 3 models that show Dalton, Thomson and Rutherford's theories of the structure of the atom. In this structure of the atom lesson plan, students observe each model and write a summary of each theory of the atom.
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Basic Chemistry Review
Students experiment to show their knowledge of molecules and atomic structures. In this chemistry review lesson students participate in an activity and then fill out a worksheet.
Curated OER
Review Models of the Atom
Multiple representations of the varying theories of atomic structure. With these pictures and some background of the theories and scientific figures surrounding them, your class will develop a better understanding of scientific history...
Teach Engineering
The Building Blocks of Matter
Everything can be reduced to atoms. The first installment of a six-part Mixtures and Solutions unit focuses on the building blocks of matter. Scholars review basic atomic structure, including protons, neutrons, and electrons, in...
Teach Engineering
Piezoelectricity
What effect makes children's shoes light up? Answer: Piezoelectric effect. Here is a PowerPoint presentation that describes piezoelectric materials as being able to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. Individuals learn how...
Curated OER
Nuclear Reactions
Starting with a recap of atomic structure, these slides continue by comparing different isotopes of uranium and explaining which are stable and which have a decay period and emit alpha or beta particles. Gamma decay is just mentioned on...
Super Teacher Tools
Classroom Jeopardy
Why not review for that chemistry test with a little healthy classroom competition? With a fun and interactive Jeopardy-style game, you can adjust the number of teams, keep track of scores, and even make your own test if the provided...
Rochester Institute of Technology
Molecules and Fuel Cell Technology
A fuel cell is where the jailer keeps gas guzzlers. Scholars review chemical reactions, chemical bonds, and chemical structure in order to apply these concepts. Participants construct fuel cell kits, using electrolysis to run the car and...
Curated OER
Atoms : A Self Guided Computer Activity
"Self-guided Computer Activity" simply means that young chemists read through the slides and take notes about atoms along the way. There is an abundance of text on each slide, making this a comprehensive introduction to atomic structure....
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Periodic Table Basics Make-Up Test
In this periodic table learning exercise, learners complete a table of elements with their atomic number, atomic mass and symbol. They classify elements by their group name and distinguish between metals, nonmetals, and semi-metals. They...
Curated OER
Masses of Atoms
In this masses of atoms worksheet, students complete a chart of 7 isotopes with their isotope symbol, atomic mass, atomic number, and the number of protons, neutrons and electrons. They calculate the average atomic mass of two elements.
Curated OER
Atom Review
In this atom activity, students review the subatomic particles, the scientists associated with the atomic theory, and the periodic table. This activity has 15 matching, 24 fill in the blank, and 11 short answer questions.
National Institute of Open Schooling
Chemical Bonding
Name is Bond, covalent bond. Through readings and answering questions, classes explore the different types of chemical bonds, their characteristics, valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, and atomic orbitals.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Sub-Atomic Particles (14-16)
In 1897, J.J. Thomson discovered the electron, the first subatomic particle proven to exist. Scholars review their understanding of electrons, protons, and neutrons as they work through the puzzles. Each puzzle connects two or three...