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Atom Basics Test
Simple in format and standard in content, this resource is an assessment of your beginning chemists' grasp of the atom. Using a periodic table of elements, they fill in a chart of missing chemical formulas, atomic masses, and numbers of...
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Atomic Structure
For this atomic structure worksheet, students select answers to 8 fill in the blank questions on subatomic particles from the drop down box.
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Isotope Notation
In this chemistry worksheet, students calculate protons, electrons and neutrons in ions and neutral atoms to complete 2 charts.
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The Structure of the Elements
For this chemistry worksheet, students study the composition of the elements in the periodic table using an interactive website.
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Chemistry E3 Lesson Plan
Ninth graders perform a series of experiment to investigate heat transfer and phase changes. In this physical science lesson, 9th graders identify and calculate the different subatomic particles. They explain the importance of scientific...
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Cosmic Rays
Pupils study cosmic rays and the energy behind them. In this atmospheric lesson students complete a cosmic ray telescope project.
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Build Your Own Atom
Students build a model of an atom using an online program. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the different parts of the atom. They complete an independent research about their chosen element.
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Subatomic Particles Quiz
In this subatomic particles quiz instructional activity, learners complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Subatomic Particles Quiz #2
In this subatomic particles quiz instructional activity, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Investigating Falling Particles
Students investigate the characteristics of a clay ball. In this particles instructional activity students examine what happens to a ball of clay when it is dropped from different heights.
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Analyze Your Sand Samples
In this sand sample worksheet, pupils analyze a sample of sand and indicate the site the sand was from, the size of major and minor particles, the presence of shells and magnetic particles, the colors present and the shapes of the sand.
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Water Velocity
In this water worksheet, students use a graph comparing particle diameter with stream velocity to complete 6 fill in the blank questions.
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Bellwork for Week 11
In this bellwork instructional activity, students answer questions about chemical and mechanical weathering, particle size, and the soil profile at the start of class.
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Elements and Ions Worksheet
In this elements and ions activity, students complete a table given an element, the symbol, or the number of subatomic particles and they must complete the rest of the table. The do the same for five ions. They also write formulas and...
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Why Do Atoms Combine?
In this subatomic particle worksheet, students will read the important discoveries throughout history of the neutrino. Based on this information, students will complete 4 short answer questions.
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Significant Figures and Conversions
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify how many significant figures are in each of the numbers listed. Then they determine the velocity in meters per hour for a subatomic particle. Students also determine how many centimeters are...
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Structure of the Atom
Students identify the location and change of the subatomic particles of an atom. They name the three subatomic particles. Students review what they can recall about subatomic particles. They are given a worksheet on the subatomic...
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Color Me Hot
Seventh graders use the scientific method, to observe, record and analyze the data they gathered. They make observations using their five senses. Students compare, contrast and draw conclusions based on the observations and data...
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DON'T TREAD ON ME
Students explore how the habits and practices of people affect the soil and growth of plants. They are introduced to the phrase "soil compaction." Students play the Soil Particle Game in the related activities section. They go outside...
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Matter & Subatomic Particles
Seventh graders divide into small groups to construct several models. Each group builds with an accompanying chart showing the colors of gumdrops used for the protons, electrons, and neutrons.)
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Properties of Waves
Third graders observe and investigate wave properties and compare the properties of particles and waves. They fill a pie pan half full with water, place a toothpick in the center of the pie pan, then drop a marble into the pan and...
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About Magnets
Second graders conduct simple experiments , observe and explain what they discovered. In this simple experiments lesson students design a magnet and make a compass.
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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds
In this elements instructional activity, students review the Bohr model and define negative and positive subatomic particles. Students compare molecules and compounds. This instructional activity has 11 short answer questions and 4...
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The Radium Girls
In this radium worksheet, 7th graders determine the substance used to make the dials of watches glow in the early 1900's. Then they explain why radium glows and what the three most common types of emissions from radioactive nuclei and...