Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms Are Building Blocks
Identify the basic structure of atoms, the building blocks for all matter.
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.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Journey of a Typical Electron
In the wires of electric circuits, an electron is the actual charge carrier. In this article, an electron's path through the external circuit is introduced.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: What Does the Periodic Table Tell Us About the Elements?
The number of protons in the atom of an element determines its place in the Periodic Table. The number of electrons in an atom is the same as the number of protons. These electrons are arranged in shells or 'energy levels' around the...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Electrons in Atoms and Molecules
A module with animations, explanations, and questions about the importance of electrons in the structure of an atom. Understand the definition and locations of electrons in the atom. Explore the role of electrons in bonding, polarity,...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Max Planck
This site is a mixture of a short biography and quotes on German physicist Max Planck.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Louis Victor Broglie
A short biography, which includes quotes, of French physicist Louis Victor Broglie. Details the life and works of this remarkable individual.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Ejercicios De Configuracion Electronica [In Spanish]
Use this interactive activity to put the correct number of electrons in the correct order. You can check your work at the end.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Valence Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Valence electrons, their variation in the periodic table and relation to reactivity and electrical conductivity of elements.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Covalent Bonding
A learning module giving the definition of a covalent bond, the compounds and elements they make up and why they form. Module includes reading and review questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores electrons and their place in atoms.
Other
Brockport High School Science Department: Coulomb's Law
A complete lab where a student verifies the force versus distance relationship of Coulomb's Law.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Electron" Ic Battleship
The learners will play a game of Battleship on the Periodic Table to review electron configuration of the elements.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science University, GEMS-U Project.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Structure of an Atom
Observe the probable location of electrons around an atom. Trace the electrons over time to draw conclusions about where electrons are likely to be found around an atom's nucleus. How does the trace pattern relate to the electron cloud...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Atom and Ion Builder
Explore how changing the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons affect the type of atom.
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.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Understanding Electricity | Nasa Online
If you want to understand electricity, you first need to know a little about matter, atoms and electrons.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Charge Transfer Processes
In this 4-question quiz, predict how charge gets transferred by conduction between two objects.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: 3 M Young Scientist Lab: Balloon Electroscope
Use balloons to make an electroscope and witness the effect of static charges before your very eyes.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: How Does an Object Become Charged?
Activity 2 in this module examines How do objects become charged? An investigation of where the electrons come from and where they go, when atoms become charged.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: What Are Nature's Building Blocks?
Activity 4 What are the electrons? This question is answered in the context of Niels Bohr's model and the probability model of atomic structure.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: What Are Nature's Building Blocks?
Activity 3 of this module investigates: How do we know what's inside an atom? From Ernest Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment to his investigation of the Plum Pudding model, students become aware of the Nuclear Model of an Atom. Also in...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium What Are Nature's Building Blocks?
The module will develop, revise, and interpret representations of atomic structure and interactions of charges within atoms. The following activities will be explored: Activity 1. What are the particles that make up all substances and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Balloon Charging Lab
Explore the behavior of electrons in conductors and insulators in this interactive simulation.