Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Molecules
When two or more atoms combine they give rise to a molecule. A molecule can be made up of many atoms of the same element. There are 112 elements known to man, so can you imagine the different permutations and combinations of molecules...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Rutherford's Atomic Model
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Rutherford's discovery of the nucleus and his planetary model of the atom.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Democritus' Idea of the Atom
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction of the idea of the atom and the diversity of matter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Build Some Helium: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login Required] Build your own helium atom and make sure it has the correct number of protons, electrons, and neutrons on this site. Site also includes a small quiz on the topic.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Balancing Chemical Reactions
[Free Registration/Login Required] Demonstrate a normal chemical reaction by dragging atoms from the products to create the reactants in this chemical equation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Balancing Chemical Equations
[Free Registration/Login Required] Before you can balance an equation, you need to count the number of each atom present in the reactants and products. Using the example that is shown here, apply the numbers and table to track how many...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Create an Atom: Electrons
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore electrons by dragging the subatomic particles to the correct location to create a beryllium atom.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Atomic Nucleus
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the nucleus of an atom and what holds it together.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores electrons and their place in atoms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines atomic radius and explains trends in atomic radius.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Atomic Structure Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over the atomic structure and number of elements. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Subatomic Particles Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over subatomic particles, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Other
Particle Adventure Dutch Version
Dutch version of the well-known "Particle Adventure" physics website that teaches students about atoms, mass, particle physics, and quantum physics. The site discusses theories related to physics and provides other links related to the...
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Guide: Tasty Models (9 12)
In this hands-on lesson, young scholars use candy to construct models of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Create visualizations that will aid in learning about dehydration synthesis and bond saturation in fat molecules....
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Super Sparker
This is an activity using common household materials that will demonstrate a static electricity discharge.
Miami University
The Atoms Family: Static Electricity
This site contains a simple experiment that you can do at home that explains static electricity.
University of Oxford (UK)
Complex Ions: The Study of Metal Ions in Solution
This site provides examples of ionization with the use of Quicktime video clips.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
PBS
Pbs Nova: The Power of Tiny Things
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you converted the mass of a paper clip into an amount of energy? In this informative quiz, discover the answer, and explore other examples of mass-energy equivalence.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Structural Organization of the Human Body
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....
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Light From Atom
Determine the wavelength, in nanometers, of light emitted from an atom.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Hole Y Water
This tutorial from Bill Nye uses an experiment with water and sugar to show how matter is mostly empty space.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Passages: Descubrimiento Del Itomo
Read and fill in the blanks of this Spanish passage describing 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 with your...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Fundamental Building Blocks of Matter
This lesson plan explores the fundamentals of atoms and their structure. The building blocks of matter (protons, electrons, neutrons) are covered in detail. Students think about how atoms and molecules can influence new technologies...