Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Elements
Kid's learn about the science of chemical elements. Basic forms of matter made from a single type of atom.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: Ions in Action
The page from NASA's The Space Place describes a simple activity, charging a balloon and making it move small pieces of paper. It then goes on to give an excellent explanation of how the activity works, and how it involves ions. This...
Other
Holonity: The Atom From Solid Balls to Sparkling Ghosts
Presents the history of the atom with a New Age perspective on some aspects. It describes the concept of the atom in Vedic philosophy and that developed by Democritus. Goes on to look at the models proposed by John Dalton, J.J. Thomson,...
Other
Slide Player: History of the Atomic Model
Short slideshow looking at the history of models of the atom, including the contributions of Aristotle, Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, and Niels Bohr.
Other
Characteristics of Energy and Matter
A lengthy page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Energy is distinguished from matter, and the different forms of energy are identified and discussed. Four types of heat transfer (convection, advection, conduction,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Atomic Structure: Parts of the Atom
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines the parts of the atom. It uses Activotes for assessment.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Atoms and Elements
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to atoms and elements. Key concepts include atoms, parts of the atoms, elements, and the periodic table. Opportunities for student participation are included...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Life as a Carbon Atom
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students pretend to live the life cycle as a Carbon Atom.
Other
Moving Atoms: Welcome to the Stm Image Gallery
This resource presents various examples of STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscopy) images of atoms.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Atomic Structure and Bonding Test
A ten-question quiz on the structure of an atom and on atomic bonds.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Different Substances
A short quiz over the general topics of atomic structure of different substances and bonding properties. The quiz gives immediate feedback over with explanation for the correct answer choice.
Other
A Short History of the Atom
A classroom wiki where students present profiles of scientists who developed models of the atom or who contributed to the understanding of atomic theory. Covers Democritus, Aristotle, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Marie...
Other
Epicurus: Intro to Lucretius: On the Nature of Things
Detailed article on Lucretius, who believed that the soul is not a distinct, immaterial entity but a chance combination of atoms that does not survive the body.
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Makes Up an Atom?
Describes the structure of an atom and the characteristics of the electrons, neutrons, and protons inside it. Includes some interesting facts about atoms.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: What Is Atom
Fun and interesting illustrated information on atoms including composition, elements, and history.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles: Atoms and Matter [Pdf]
Practice with vocabulary about atoms and matter by completing this seven-question crossword puzzle.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Molecules
What is a molecule? Discover why molecules are formed and other fun facts.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Nuclear Energy: Fission/fusion
Provides a definition and explanation of fission, the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two roughly equal parts, and fusion, the process where two nuclei combine together to form a larger nucleus.
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State Chemistry Online: Classifying Compounds Quiz
A short 6-question online quiz to test your knowledge of compounds. Explains the correct answers after the students answers have been submitted.
Museum of Science
The Atoms Family
Let this classic family of monsters guide you as you learn about energy. Interactive exercises, experiments, and demonstrations help to build knowledge and raise questions.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Elements
Fun and interesting information about elements. Learn about the periodic table, how they are distinguished, and the different families of elements.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Hole Y Water
Try this at-home science experiment to learn that a glass of water molecules contains a whole lot of space.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Structure of an Atom
An atom is made of three parts - protons, neutrons, and electrons. Here you can explore these different parts.
Curated OER
Chem 1: The Shell Model of the Atom
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses the properties of the atoms individually in relation to the main group elements of the Periodic Table.