State University of New York: Atomic Absorption and Emission

In this atomic weight and ions learning exercise, students answer questions about isotopes of atoms and how it relates to atomic weight. They also write out oxidation or reduction reactions for given atoms undergoing loss or gain of...

Middle school science stars observe and record data on the solar radiation reflected off or transmitted through various materials. They predict properties for various materials, and test their predictions by touch. This lesson becomes...

The amount of information you can learn about an element from the periodic table is amazing! Young scientists learn how to interpret the atomic number and atomic mass. Using a carbon atom as an example, the instructor describes the...

An explanation of the absorption and emission of energy using shell models. [10:30]

This site from Potsdam college contains interesting information on FAS. FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in Western Civilization today. FAS is caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Read all about it here.

In this activity, young scholars use a graph to make a hypothesis about the difference between urban heat in New York City streets and in Central Park.

Discover the significance of the atomic number and mass number. A video lesson describes the relationship between the two numbers and the subatomic particles. The instructor leads several examples that use the two numbers to determine...

Using shell model diagram to relate absorption to emission. Derives relationship between emitted photon and energy levels, the Balmer-Rydberg equation.

Describes some mechanisms in reference to the choosing of a mate. Both selection processes of males and of females are described. Discusses group sexual selection models and nonsexual selection models.

Explanation of the evolution of atomic theory and the experimentation associated with these concepts.