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.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms
This site provides a detailed overview of atoms. Content explores an atom's structure, as well as what ions are, how atoms bond, what compounds are (including how to name compounds), and what isotopes are.
NASA
Nasa: Atoms and Molecules in Motion, States of Matter [Pdf]
Everythingin the universeis either matter or energy. All matter is made of combinations of about one hundred basic building blocks, the chemical elements on the periodic table. Going a step further and breaking these elements down to...
PBS
Nova: Atom Builder
Find out if you know enough about atoms to build them. The goal of the activity is to build an atom of a particular element by dragging the correct numbers of neutrons, protons and electrons into the atom.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Sub Nucleonic Structure and the Modern Picture of a Nucleus
A simple explanation of the structures theoretically found within protons and neutrons. The resource consists of pictures and links to additional resources.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Chemistry Review
Review atoms with this slideshow. You can choose to listen to the review or read the accompanying text. At the end, play the game to review the basics of atoms that you have just learned about. You may play the game as many times as...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Robert Hofstadter
Encyclopedia Britannica offers biographical information on Robert Hofstadter, Nobel Prize winner for his investigations on protons and neurons. Includes image.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 4: The Periodic Table and Bonding
Six middle school chemistry lessons about the periodic table and bonding complete with handouts and animations.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Atom
In this interactive activity from ChemThink, students will take a closer look at atomic structure, properties, and behaviors. Includes background reading material and discussion questions.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the Unexpected
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Atom in a Bag
Students will use bags of beads with known quantities of electrons, neutrons and protons to identify the element that they represent.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Atomic Structure
Take a look at the parts of an atom and learn about its properties.
City University of New York
John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Atomic Structure
Resource shows the relationships bewteen terms such as atomic number, protons, and isotopes. Simple pictures of atoms help.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Proton
Wikipedia offers information on the proton, a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge. Many hyperlinked terms.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: It's Elemental: Element Math Game
The interactive activity examines the Periodic Table of Elements. Learners answer questions about the number of protons, electrons, neutrons, or nucleons that an atom of an element contains.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: La Aventura De Las Particulas
Learn the fundamentals of particles and forces with this site. Explore the paths that explain matter in the universe.
Quia
Quia: Chemical Bonds (Ionic and Covalent) Quiz
This is 21-question multiple choice quiz over chemical bonds was written for a 7th-grade science class.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Matter: Atoms: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
A video and a short quiz on the parts of an atom, the periodic table, and molecules.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Explore the particles that make up atoms: protons, electrons, and electrons.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: P H and Color Change
Learn about color change and pH as it relates to chemical changes.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Molecules
When two or more atoms combine they give rise to a molecule. A molecule can be made up of many atoms of the same element. There are 112 elements known to man, so can you imagine the different permutations and combinations of molecules...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Atomic Number
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the arrangement of the periodic table.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.