Curated OER
Difference One Proton Makes
Chemsitry aces learn that protons are located in the nucleus and the number of protons in the nucleus determines the atomic number of an element. In this lesson plan, they compare materials made up of a single element and other materials...
Curated OER
The Atom Board - Making Atoms
In this atom worksheet, chemists learn how to determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom using the atomic mass and atomic number. They complete a chart of the subatomic particles and use marbles to represent...
Curated OER
Nuclear Arithmetic
In "Nuclear Arthmetic," first-time physical scientists examine atomic structure and the periodic table of elements. The are given the formula, "N = A-Z," in which N is the number of neutrons, A is the atomic mass, and Z is the atomic...
Curated OER
All About Circuits ~ Atomic Structure
In this interactive Internet assignment, physical science investigators answer 11 questions about the atom, the subatomic particles, and atomic structure. They can click on "Reveal Answer" to discover if they are correct. They also...
Curated OER
Atomic Structure and Ionic Bonding (A Visual Approach)
Using toothpicks, marshmallows, and round colored sticky dots, physical science enthusiasts build models of an atomic nucleus. In this eighth grade chemistry lesson plan, they play an atom-naming game with the models that they have...
Vision Learning
Vision Learning: Nuclear Fusion
Interactive concept simulation demonstrates the nuclear fusion of deuterium and tritium inside a tokamak reactor.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Sub Nucleonic Structure and the Modern Picture of a Nucleus
A simple explanation of the structures theoretically found within protons and neutrons. The resource consists of pictures and links to additional resources.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Proton Neutron Rotation and Nuclear Stability
For this activity, students will review and investigate the stability of the nucleus of various elements and determine factors that affect that stability. Students will get an understanding of why certain nuclei are unstable and what...
Other
University of Kansas: Quarked!: Word Search
A word search with vocabulary related to the study of subatomic science.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Coloring Book: Quarks More Than Meets the Eye
Understand and appreciate the research conducted at Jefferson Lab about the smallest particle, the quark.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Nucleus and Isotopes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn about the particles in an atomic nucleus, isotopes, and nuclear forces.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Explore the particles that make up atoms: protons, electrons, and electrons.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Ernest Rutherford
This short biography about Ernest Rutherford explains how he became known as the father of nuclear chemistry and physics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Atomic Nucleus
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the modern concept of the atomic nucleus.
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.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nobel Prize in Physics 1943 Award Ceremony Speech
At this site read Professor E. Hulthen's "account of Stern's and Rabi's works," and contributions to the study of molecular rays.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Binding Energy of a Nucleus
Determine the binding energy per nucleon for a random isotope.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Neutral vs. Charged Objects
With this interactive tutorial, students explore the basic terminology and concepts of neutral and charged objects.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: The Nim Number Game
Students can play a game against the computer to see who gets the most protons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Atomic Force
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Atomic forces and how they interact with particles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Atomic Nucleus
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nucleus of an atom and what holds it together.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Subatomic Particle Zoo
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the most basic particles of matter, including quarks and leptons, and the four fundamental interactions using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet is also available.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nuclear Stability and Binding Energy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn how scientists study the properties of stable nuclei in order to draw generalizations about what makes a nucleus stable. They look at...
