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Boise State University

Boise State University: Atoms: A Virtual Field Trip Through Time and Space

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the models of the atom that have been proposed throughout history. Presents Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr, and the modern theory of the atom. Sections are accompanied by journal...
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Universe Today; What Is John Dalton's Atomic Model?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining the legacy of John Dalton. His research into gases led to his gas laws and then his proposed atomic model. The flaws in his atomic theory are discussed also. (Jan. 20, 2016)
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table: The Atomic Model [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow looking at the contributions of scientists over time to our understanding of atomic theory. Looks at models of the atom developed by Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr, and James Chadwick, as...
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Cronodon: Atoms Models of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents models of the atom developed by Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, and Schrodinger. Includes successes and failures of each, illustrations, and detailed descriptions. Also discusses Dirac's model of the atom and introduces quantum...
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Tom Richey

Slide Share: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Slideshow looking at the history of models of the atom, including those proposed by John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr, and James Chadwick. Discusses subatomic particles, including the numbers of protons, neutrons,...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: What Are Nature's Building Blocks?

For Students 9th - 11th
Activity 1 of this module explores What are the particles that make up all substances, and how small are they? A history of the atom is included.
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Holonity: The Atom From Solid Balls to Sparkling Ghosts

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Other

Slide Player: History of the Atomic Model

For Students 9th - 10th
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.