Handout
Other

Iun: Modern Atomic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent site with information on the discovery of the atom and the different models. Includes a sample question and answer using Planck's constant.
Website
Other

Fagan Finder: All About Rss

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is about using RSS and Atom, from a non-technical standpoint.If you are interested in creating RSS feeds, see this RSS Workshop, or Atom for Publishers for Atom.
Activity
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Coloring Book: Quarks More Than Meets the Eye

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand and appreciate the research conducted at Jefferson Lab about the smallest particle, the quark.
Handout
Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Online Stuff: Marie Curie and the History of Radioactivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Nobel Prize winner, Marie Curie's life, and her historical work with radioactivity.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Models of the Atom: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Describe how the model of the atom advanced as scientific knowledge increased. This lesson is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Models of the Atom."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Atomic Radius: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define atomic radius. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Atomic Radius."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Converting From Grams to Particles: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to convert from grams to particles (molecules, atoms, ion). It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Converting from Grams to Particles."
Graphic
American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the particles that make up atoms: protons, electrons, and electrons.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Aage Bohr

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Aage Niels Bohr, and see how his work was pivotal in the development of the theory of the structure of the atomic nucleus.
eBook
Other

National Research Council: Elementary Particle Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics, part of the U.S. National Research Council, presents this massive report on particle physics. It's a definitive document. Surprisingly readable, totally detailed. Start with the Table of...
Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Physics: Matter Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review matter and atoms in this Jeopardy-style game.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Gold Foil Experiment: Rutherford's Atomic Model

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This site explains Rutherford's discovery of the nucleus and the planetary model of the atom and the role of gold foil experiment in refining the atomic model. It...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Democritus' Idea of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the ideas of Democritus dealing with the divisibility of the atom.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Elements

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores elements and their different properties, the history of elements, and how atoms relate to elements.
Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Atomic Radius

For Students 9th - 10th
This Webelements website provides a short but detailed definition of atomic radius. Includes links to other chemistry sites.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Characteristics of Matter

For Students 6th - 8th
Find out the basic characteristics and main properties of all matter.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Characteristics of Matter

For Students 6th - 8th
A podcast tutorial describing the main characteristics of matter. [1:02]
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Converting From Particles to Moles

For Students 9th - 10th
A guided slide show presentation illustrating how to convert from particles to moles.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Democritus

For Students 9th - 10th
A guided lesson explaining Democritus' description of matter as discontinuous.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Development of the Early Atomic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This guided lesson summarizes the historical development of atomic theory.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
An audio podcast accompanied by a diagram of a water molecule helps the learner understand molecular structure. [0:23]
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Valence Electrons and Core Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
Through a series of slide show presentations and a video lesson, strengthen your understanding of valence electrons. [2:46]
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Valence Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
During this exercise, practice finding the number of valence electrons in an element. [1:22]
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Atomic Number

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what atomic number is, and what happens if the numbers of protons in an atom changes.