The parts of an animal cell are presented with descriptions of each of its organelles.

From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page explains the differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. The details of each process are sketched in simple language.

Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining quarks inside the atom. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed along...

A World of Particles offers a history of the discovery of the neutron, an exclusive particle in an atom.

Explore the convept that DNA and proteins are key molecules of the cell nucleus.

From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page describes the various types of fusion processes and the physical requirements needed for their initiation and sustenance. Factors affecting the rates...

This animation discusses the harbor seal in a storybook format. It follows the life of Phoca the seal as she is born and travels through the ocean.

Understand and appreciate the research conducted at Jefferson Lab about the smallest particle, the quark.

"The Phantom has provided you with a simulated spectroscopy of an Atom! Amuse the Phantom by observing the spectroscope and you'll learn more about the Atom." Observe and review the structure of the atom.

Acting as part of an overview on quantum theory, this section of the site deals with questions related to electrons, such as "If the electron cannot be localized, can it be moving?" and "Why does the electron not fall into the nucleus?"

For this activity, students will review and investigate the stability of the nucleus of various elements and determine factors that affect that stability. Students will get an understanding of why certain nuclei are unstable and what...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Rutherford's discovery of the nucleus and his planetary model of the atom.

This lesson explains Rutherford's gold foil experiment and the discovery of the nucleus. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Ernest Rutherford."

Describes the structure and functions of a cell nucleus.

The parts of a cell nucleus are described along with a list of the functions of a cell nucleus.

Discusses the discovery of the cell nucleus, its location, size, structure, composition, and functions.

Use this site for lots of different ideas on how to make a model of a neuron.

Learn about an experiment that allowed quarks to be seen within the nucleus! This reference page will help you understand how you can see a quark.

Explore the cell nucleus in the science of biology on this site. Learn how this organelle is the control center of the cell, storing the DNA and hereditary information inside chromosomes.

This animation discusses the food chain in a storybook format. The chain is described as a cycle and both herbivores and carnivores are discussed.

The characteristics, structure, and functions of the nucleolus are described.

Trace the history of the discovery of protons and neutrons in this informative site.

This animation discusses the history of the constellations and the naming according to myths. The specific constellation dealt with in this animation is Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the bear and the baby).

Take a look at the parts of an atom and learn about its properties.