Florida State University
Florida State University: Powers of Ten
This webpage from the Florida State University offers an applet with succeeding images, each "10 times bigger or smaller than the one preceding or following it," as a demonstration of exponential notation.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Element Math
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons of elements essential to life. They use Activotes to check knowledge gained. Students create a Bohr Model.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: All About Atoms
The three basic particles that make up atoms are defined and illustrated.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Mass: Lesson 3
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic mass, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Atomic Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Mass: Lesson 1
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic mass, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Atomic Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Number: Lesson 3
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic number, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 3 of 7 in the series titled "Atomic Number."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Number: Lesson 6
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic number, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 6 of 7 in the series titled "Atomic Number."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Mass: Lesson 2
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic mass, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Atomic Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Atomic Number: Lesson 5
This lesson explains what is represented by the atomic number, and how it varies from one element to the next. It is 5 of 7 in the series titled "Atomic Number."
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Where Traditional Physics Stops
We're about to move into the modern age of physics. In the early 1800's, scientists began examining the basis of matter, space, and time. Sometimes it gets very confusing, but the big idea is that Newton's physics describe about 90% of...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Atoms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was converted from Power Point and is used to introduce the history and concept of the Atom.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Materia
Explore the concept of matter in this Spanish-language encyclopedia entry. This site features the properties of matter, the Law of Conservation of Matter, and other important features of matter.
Other
University of Kansas: Quarked!: Matter Mechanic
Build elements and molecules using neutrons, protons, and electrons. Choices include helium, carbon, oxygen, aluminum, water, and salt.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Fundamental Building Blocks of Matter
This lesson plan explores the fundamentals of atoms and their structure. The building blocks of matter (protons, electrons, neutrons) are covered in detail. Students think about how atoms and molecules can influence new technologies...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Atomic Structure
This lesson focuses on the structure of atoms. All substances are made from atoms. Each atom is made of a nucleus - containing protons and neutrons - surrounded by electrons. It provides a link to an assessment.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Subatomic Particles Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over subatomic particles, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Does Radioactive Decay Work?
Explains the processes of radioactive decay in primary and secondary modes.
Museum of Science
The Atoms Family: Spectroscope of an Atom
"The Phantom has provided you with a simulated spectroscopy of an Atom! Amuse the Phantom by observing the spectroscope and you'll learn more about the Atom." Observe and review the structure of the atom.
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.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Atom: Lesson 2
This lesson will illustrate that an atom is mostly empty space and has a positively charged, massive core (containing both protons and neutrons called the nucleus) surrounded by negatively charged electrons. It is 2 of 3 in the series...
New York University
New York University: Law of Conservation of Energy
Site presents a straightforward presentation of Rutherford's work concerning the Law of Energy Conservation. Provides an adequate summary of early science on the nucleus, and includes much needed illustrations.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: The Neutron: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain that neutrons are particles in the nucleus that have no charge and a mass of one amu. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles: The Neutron."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 3 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 4
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."