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Museum of Science

The Atoms Family: Spectroscope of an Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
"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.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Models of the Hydrogen Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
How did scientists figure out the structure of atoms without looking at them? Try out different models by shooting light at the atom. Check how the prediction of the model matches the experimental results.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the basic structure of atoms and molecules in the Earth's crust.
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Other

Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Quasicrystals

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Gumdrop Atoms

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this activity, students make a model of a lithium atom using gumdrops and toothpicks. Using this model, they investigate the makeup of an atom, including its relative size. Students also practice adding and subtracting electrons from...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Fundamental Building Blocks of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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...
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California State University

Csudh Project for Chemistry: Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an exercise in relating the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for an atom or monoatomic ion.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Plum Pudding Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes J.J. Thomson's theory of atomic structure, called the 'Plum Pudding Model,' and how it was disproved by Ernest Rutherford.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Study Chirality With a Homemade Polarimeter

For Students 9th - 10th
Some molecules can be either left- or right-"handed." The left- and right-handed molecules have the same number and type of atoms, and their chemical structures look identical, but they are actually mirror images of each other. Many...
Lesson Plan
Crescent Public Schools

Crescent Public Schools: Oxidation Reduction Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online lesson reviews the concepts of oxidation and reduction--reactions in which atoms or ions undergo changes in electron structure. Learn key concepts and complete the printouts to assess your understanding of these concepts.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 1: Atomic Composition Model

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A collection of lesson plans for helping middle schoolers understand atomic composition. Site uses work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos to plan lessons to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules.

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