Curated OER
How Big is a Molecule?
Students estimate the size of a molecule of oleic acid. They conduct an experiment using chalk dust, water, and oleic acid, solve various calculations, and answer discussion questions.
Curated OER
Periodic Table Lesson Plan
Pupils describe how elements are arranged on the periodic table. They compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties and on their locations in the periodic table. Students describe the differences between a period...
Curated OER
Proteomics
Students analyze data taken from proteomic experiments. In this biology lesson, students explain the importance of bioinformatics tools in the study of proteins. They evaluate scientific results using math and computer software.
Curated OER
Periodic Table
Students identify the periodic table trends and predict material properties. They also design and conduct simple experiments and test material properties. Finally, students compare and contrast material properties and that chemical...
Curated OER
The Physical Setting
Learners study atoms and their protons and neutrons. For this physical setting lesson students work together to complete a lab activity.
Curated OER
Nuclear Power
Students take on the role of members of a concerned citizens group and discuss the transportation of spent-fuel rods from a local nuclear power plant and the safety issues that surround the power plant. Students work in groups to write...
Curated OER
Periodic Table
Students relate to the idea of periodicity & give example of other periodic events and identify and use the periodic table as a useful resource. They also identify the relationship of elements to certain groups & periods &...
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Periodicity
This chemistry e-textbook provides students with AP-level reading and practice material on atomic structure and periodicity.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Atomic Theory
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will explain the law of conservation of mass, the law of definite proportions, and the law of multiple proportions. They will also...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: The Structure of the Elements
A beginner's lesson to the structure of the elements. Quiz yourself on the basics of atomic structure for some of the common elements.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Atomic Structure Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over the atomic structure and number of elements. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: The Structure of the Elements [Audio Book]
The structure of the atom is uncovered in this interactive tutorial. Discover the different particles of the atom and learn their charges and how they can affect the overall atom.
Other
Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Quasicrystals
An interactive display of quasicrystals allows students to study the inner components and molecular make-up of these structures. Since the discovery of quasicrystals, a lot of efforts have been put on finding the locations of atoms...
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Anatomy of an Atom
Explains the basics of atomic structure, from simple definitions to information about quantum theory. Accurate and helpful basics whether or not you need the more advanced information.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 3
A collection of grid puzzles that cover a wide variety of topics in advanced high school chemistry. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The puzzles can be played online and also downloaded as worksheets. Answers are...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 2
A collection of grid puzzles that cover a wide variety of topics in intermediate high school chemistry. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The puzzles can be played online and also downloaded as worksheets. Answers...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
An article describing Dalton's atomic theory. Learn how this theory was the first attempt to describe a fundamental part of matter, atoms. Article also discusses where the theory is incorrect based on the knowledge we have today.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
Article explores the key points of Dalton's atomic theory and the laws of conservation of mass and constant composition. Which points do we still use today?
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: The Early Days
Explanation of the evolution of atomic theory and the experimentation associated with these concepts.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: Quantum Numbers and Orbitals
Explanation of advanced atomic theory using The Schrodinger equation.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds
Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment
[Free Registration/Login Required] How can we predict an atom's structure, if we cannot see an atom? Using the Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment, make your own model and test out the model.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry for High School
This digital textbook covers core chemistry concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Potassium
As the name of this site implies, this is a huge reference site for elemental information. Whether you are looking for properties or isotopes, this site probably has what you need. Images of structure and electron energy level can be...