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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Structure of the Atom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

History of the Atom Quiz Review

For Students 9th - 12th
For this history of the atom worksheet, students answer questions about Thomson's cathode ray apparatus, Rutherford's gold foil experiment and Dalton's beliefs about the atom. Students identify the number of protons, neutrons and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Early History of the Atom Homework

For Students 9th - 12th
In this early history of the atom worksheet, students answer 4 questions about Thomson's Plum Pudding model of the atom and Rutherford's experiment that led to the understanding of some of the structures of the atom.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Review for Chemistry

For Students 8th - 11th
In this review for chemistry activity, students decide if given statements are true or false. Students relate information learned about introductory knowledge gained in chemistry to accurately answer the given questions.
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Unit Plan
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Atoms & Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the General Chemistry Online of the Frostburg State University provides a review of the history of atomic theory, the discovery of the electron, and the discovery of the nucleus. Details on weighing atoms, ion charges,...
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Handout
Other

Le Moyne College: Carriers of Negative Electricity

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of J.J. Thomson's Nobel Lecture in Physics, December 11, 1906 on the electron.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Thomson's Atomic Model

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Thomson's discovery of the electron and his plum pudding model of the atom.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: William Thomson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St Andrews provides more than a dry series of facts about Lord Kelvin's life. It provides interesting anecdotal accounts which reveal the personality behind the man. Thorough, interesting, an abundance of...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Bohr's Atomic Model

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Shown here are representations of three different models of the atom. Move the name labels to correctly title each of the models with the scientist who created them.
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Count Rumford

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript, from a syndicated radio broadcast, that discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Count Rumford. An anecdotal account of Rumford's contribution to our understanding of heat. Contains a good deal of biographical...
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Sir Joseph John Thomson (1856 1940)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of the english physicist J.J. Thomson.
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Handout
Victorian Web

Victorian Web: Conservation of Energy and Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about the trace of the evolution of historical ideas concerning energy conservation and the laws of thermodynamics.
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia: j.j. Thomson and the Electron

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy offers a historical review of the discovery of the electron by J. J. Thomson and how he came to his conclusions performing experiments witha cathode ray tube.
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PPT
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Discovery of the Electron

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from General Chemistry Online of the Frostburg State University provides an explanation of Thomson's discovery of the electron using a cathode ray tube and also his plum cake model of the atom.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: What Is Atom

For Students 3rd - 8th
Fun and interesting illustrated information on atoms including composition, elements, and history.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science World: Sir Joseph John Thomson (1856 1940)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of the english physicist J.J. Thomson.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
A University of St. Andrews page of several portraits of Lord Kelvin. Print out a few, hang them in your bedroom or your school locker and impress your friends!