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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Signal Circuit

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn how electricity flows through a circuit by watching how the electrons move.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Emission Spectrum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
We will reintroduce the students to the electromagnetic spectrum and visible light. We will talk about the states of electrons(ground and excited). The teacher will show a video link (Electrons in Atoms). We will then perform the science...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Matter: Atoms: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

For Students 3rd - 7th
A video and a short quiz on the parts of an atom, the periodic table, and molecules.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Interpreting Electron Configurations: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will demonstrate how to identify an element and state the number of valence electrons given its electron configuration. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Interpreting Electron Configurations."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Jj Thomson: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains JJ Thomson's experiments that led to the discovery of the electron. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "JJ Thomson."
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt.org: A Remote Access System for Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In 2003, the University of Minnesota's Electron Microprobe Laboratory implemented a new system for remote research and education via the Internet. The remote-access system allows real-time access to our microprobe using only standard web...
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the particles that make up atoms: protons, electrons, and electrons.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Walter Schottky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learna about the life and work of the German physicist who played a major role in developing the theory of electron and ion emission phenomena.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Werner Heisenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about German scientist, Werner Heisenberg, a theoretical physicist who was one of the key pioneers of quantum mechanics.
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Other

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology: Pauli's Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information concerning Wolfgang Pauli's Exclusion Principle. Contains the periodical table of elements.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Create an Atom: Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore electrons by dragging the subatomic particles to the correct location to create a beryllium atom.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electron Cloud Atomic Model

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Features the electron cloud atomic model and atomic orbitals.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the determination of properties of the electron.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores electrons and their place in atoms.
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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Lithium

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at Chem4Kids you can find some great information about the third element in the periodic table, lithium. Content focuses on lithium's electrons, where you can find lithium in nature, and how it bonds with other elements (or with...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Oxygen (O)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find some great information about the 8th element in the periodic table, "oxygen." Content focuses on oxygen's electrons, where you can find oxygen in nature and in the home, and how oxygen combines with other elements.
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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms: Electrons

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about an electron's negative charge, location, and role in bonding. Website also investigates electrons uses in electricity.
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Activity
Miami University

The Atoms Family: Static Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site contains a simple experiment that you can do at home that explains static electricity.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Fundamental Subatomic Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Purdue University, the elementary subatomic particles are described and electromagnetic radiation is detailed. Includes learning exercises and answers.
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Activity
Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
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Unit Plan
Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Static Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website has three different projects from which to choose on the topic of static electricity. Scroll up to learn more about static electricity.
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Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bohr's Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding site that can best be described as student friendly. It describes the main differences between the classical and quantum models of the atom. Clear and well illustrated.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Shielding Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the electron shielding effect is, how to calculate the amount of nuclear charge in an atom, how to use the number of orbitals to find the number of electrons in an atom, and Slater's method of calculating the shielding...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Accelerating Electrons Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students investigate the factors that affect the speed of an electron and the time it takes an electron to travel the distance between two charged plates.