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Structure of the Atom
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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History of the Atom Quiz Review
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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Early History of the Atom Homework
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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Review for Chemistry
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.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Atoms & Ions
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,...
Other
Le Moyne College: Carriers of Negative Electricity
A transcript of J.J. Thomson's Nobel Lecture in Physics, December 11, 1906 on the electron.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Thomson's Atomic Model
[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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: William Thomson
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Bohr's Atomic Model
[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.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Count Rumford
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...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Sir Joseph John Thomson (1856 1940)
This site provides a brief biography of the english physicist J.J. Thomson.
Victorian Web
Victorian Web: Conservation of Energy and Thermodynamics
This site is about the trace of the evolution of historical ideas concerning energy conservation and the laws of thermodynamics.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia: j.j. Thomson and the Electron
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.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Discovery of the Electron
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.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: What Is Atom
Fun and interesting illustrated information on atoms including composition, elements, and history.
Curated OER
Science World: Sir Joseph John Thomson (1856 1940)
This site provides a brief biography of the english physicist J.J. Thomson.
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University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Thomson Portraits
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!