CK-12 Foundation
Subatomic Particle Zoo
Everything is made up of atoms, but what are atoms made up of? The simulation explores subatomic particles. It focuses on hadron, boson, and lepton groupings as scholars learn about quarks, neutrinos, gluons, and more.
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...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Sub-Atomic Particles (14-16)
In 1897, J.J. Thomson discovered the electron, the first subatomic particle proven to exist. Scholars review their understanding of electrons, protons, and neutrons as they work through the puzzles. Each puzzle connects two or three...
Curated OER
Subatomic Particles Quiz
In this subatomic particles quiz worksheet, middle schoolers complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
Curated OER
Subatomic Particles Quiz #2
In this subatomic particles quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
Concord Consortium
Atom and Ion Builder
Explore and control the building blocks of atoms! Physical science superstars add and remove subatomic particles to create atoms and ions with an easy-to-use interactive. An alternate activity includes an assignment that focuses on the...
Concord Consortium
Exploring Electron Properties
Bring a historic chemistry experiment to life in your classroom! Introduce pupils to Thompson's ground-breaking discovery of the electron through a cathode ray simulation. The resource allows users to study the behavior of both electrons...
PhET
Molecule Shapes: Basics
In molecules, bonds rotate about the nucleus due to the repulsion of subatomic particles. In a simulation, learners manipulate the bonds of a molecule to meet the atoms' needs. They can then see the specific molecular shapes of five...
Curated OER
The Structure of the Elements
In this chemistry worksheet, students study the composition of the elements in the periodic table using an interactive website.
Magic of Physics
Scale of the Universe I
From quantum foam to the universe itself, plus everything in between, what is the scale of the world around us? Inquisitive physicists grapple with the proportions of all things great and small using a fascinating interactive. Scholars...
CK-12 Foundation
Atoms to Molecules: Constructing Helium
Protons and neutrons and electrons, oh my! Physical science scholars get hands-on with interactive atomic modeling. Starting with a simple helium atom, participants create and name ions, then build isotopes. Questions throughout the...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Sub-shells
Is your class in a quandary over quantum numbers? Change things up by adding games to the mix! Science scholars discover the shape, number of electrons, and number of orbitals in the s, p, and d sub-shells using an interactive.
Curated OER
Science: Atom Quiz
In this science: atom quiz worksheet, students answer 10 true or false questions, not interactively, then scroll down to check their answers.
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.
Other
Fermilab: What Are the Basic Forces Between Particles?
Get an introduction to the four forces that interact between atomic particles. With the help of a simulation you'll see how building reconstruction would be affected without each of the forces.
Other
University of Kansas: Quarked!: Subatomic Match
Match the Quarkster characters by identifying which of six different traits and three colors they have in common.
Other
University of Kansas: Quarked!: Rummy
A card game where you must combine different types of quarks in order to make baryon particles, or to make particle decay chains.
Other
University of Kansas: Quarked!: Word Search
A word search with vocabulary related to the study of subatomic science.
Other
University of Kansas: Quarked!: Baryon Blaster
Try to fill each SUV with the right kinds of quarks as it travels across the screen, in order to make different types of baryon particles. The game becomes more challenging as you progress through the levels.
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.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Atomic Structure
Introduces learners to atomic models of the past and present, focusing on the orbital model and an explanation of its basis. Learners then have the opportunity to "make an atom" and contrast it with an ion, followed by an isotope. The...
Other
University of Kansas: Quarked!: Ushi's Ruler Game
See how many times a paper ruler must be cut in half before it reaches the size of a quark.