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Worksheet
Curated OER

Making Atoms

For Students 10th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students determine an atoms based on its protons, and neutrons. Students determine the electron levels for the oxygen atom. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 4 fill in the blank, and 13 short answer questions.
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PPT
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History of the Atom

For Teachers 8th - 12th
This is a tremendous overview of the tiny atom. Journey through the history of human understanding of this basic building block of matter. Examine each of the sub-atomic particles in detail: neutrons, protons, electrons, quarks. Peruse...
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App
Museum of Science

goREACT

For Students 7th - 12th
Beginning Boyles and curious Curies can safely experiment with the virtual mixing of elements using this entertaining application. 
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Lesson Plan
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Composition of the Atom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the structure of the atom and its composition. For this atom structure lesson, students find the area of cut out circles and drop pens into the circles. They count the number of marks in the circles and relate their...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Periodic Table Trends

For Students Higher Ed
In this periodic trends worksheet, students solve ten problems related to elements in the periodic table. Students write electron configurations for atoms and they compare elements and their periodic trends.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Elements and Electron Configuration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
It's electronic! Pupils uncover elements and their electron configurations as they explore mass, groupings, correct charges, and sliding theory. Young scientists learn creative ways to remember various elements and correctly classify...
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PPT
Curated OER

Nuclear Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Starting with a recap of atomic structure, these slides continue by comparing different isotopes of uranium and explaining which are stable and which have a decay period and emit alpha or beta particles. Gamma decay is just mentioned on...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elements and the Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the elements on the Periodic Table and what is meant by element. Using the Table, they identify the name, atomic mass, number and symbol of each element. To end the lesson, they discover the characteristics...
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Worksheet
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What are Atoms?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atom worksheet, high schoolers read about Dalton's contributions to the structure of the atom. They answer five questions about Dalton's ideas, the law of multiple proportions and the law of definite proportions.
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Lesson Plan
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Understanding Oxidation Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review atomic numbers, positive and negative charges, and the periodic table. They examine the relationships among protons and electrons, location of various elements, electron energy levels, and oxidation numbers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Elements

For Students 7th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students match the 12 terms with the appropriate definition. Students review vocabulary such as proton, electron, atomic number, and atomic mass.
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PPT
Mr. E. Science

Atoms and Bonding

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
I don't trust atoms because they make up everything. Budding scientists learn about famous scientists connected to atomic models, chemical, ionic, and hydrogen bonds. The presentation also presents how to count atoms in an equation,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this periodic table worksheet, students determine why the periodic table is organized the way it is and compare and contrast the characteristics of the different grouping of elements. This worksheet has 22 short answer and 36 fill in...
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Lesson Plan
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Mole Stuff

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this moles worksheet, students practice calculating the number of moles based on grams of a compound. Students use the rate of reaction equation to determine the rates of specific reactions. This worksheet has 10 problems to solve.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry - Science 10

For Students 8th - 10th
In this chemistry science worksheet, students identify the parts of a chemical reactions. Students name the major particles of the atom. Students apply knowledge about the atom, theories, and models.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to the periodic table. They find the common trends among the electron configurations and the names of certain groups of the table. Students explore the atomic mass, atomic number, mass number, mass and charge...
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Lesson Plan
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Structure of the Atom

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students practice drawing the atomic structure of several different elements. They complete critical thinking questions about atomic structure and compare the atomic mass units for different ions and isotopes of an element.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this molecules worksheet, students review the parts of an atom and use element mass to determine isotopes. Students give the group, period, and classification for the given elements. This worksheet has 6 short answer questions and 17...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Atomic Structure: The Heart of Matter

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students study the particles of which atoms are made. They define the electron, proton, and neutron and their attributes.
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Organizer
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Subatomic Particles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer comparing the properties of the 3 subatomic particles. Then students complete 1 short answer question.
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Handout
Chapman University

The Standard Model Poster

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Chemistry classes will appreciate this color-coded, single-page reference sheet for The Standard Model of particle physics. It is divided into two main sections: elementary particles and compound particles, both with their antiparticles....
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Unit Plan
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Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students will discuss the de Brogile Hypothesis and state the circumstances under which the wave nature of matter is observed. They will also calculate the wavelengths of matter waves.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 9 Science Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this 9th grade science review activity, students complete 63 true or false questions on topics such as atomic notation, isotopes, covalent bonds, Ohm's law, and electric circuits.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Day the Atom Died (Grade K-1)

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate what is wrong with the Rutherford atomic model. In this chemistry lesson, students answer questions about the atomic model after watching a video. They draw conclusions from the video and discuss how the atomic model...