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Interactive
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University of Kansas: Quarked!: Baryon Blaster

For Students 5th - 8th
Try to fill each SUV with the right kinds of quarks as it travels across the screen, in order to make different types of baryon particles. The game becomes more challenging as you progress through the levels.
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Interactive
Other

University of Kansas: Quarked!: Matter Mechanic

For Students 3rd - 5th
Build elements and molecules using neutrons, protons, and electrons. Choices include helium, carbon, oxygen, aluminum, water, and salt.
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Handout
Other

A World of Particles: The Neutron

For Students 9th - 10th
A World of Particles offers a history of the discovery of the neutron, an exclusive particle in an atom.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Describe the $ifference between the subatomic particles, including their masses, locations, and charges. This lesson is 2 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: James Chadwick

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this article which describes the life and accomplishments of James Chadwick, the scientist that discovered the neutron.
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eBook
Other

National Research Council: Elementary Particle Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics, part of the U.S. National Research Council, presents this massive report on particle physics. It's a definitive document. Surprisingly readable, totally detailed. Start with the Table of...
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: James Chadwick Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This sites provides a definitive biography of Chadwick presented by the Nobel (Prize) e-Museum.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Build Some Helium: Atoms to Molecules

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Build your own helium atom and make sure it has the correct number of protons, electrons, and neutrons on this site. Site also includes a small quiz on the topic.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Neutrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores the discovery and properties of the neutron and the process of nuclear fission.
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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms: Neutrons

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students will find an explanation of the neutron particle located inside the atom's nucleus. Website also defines isotopes and the process of radioactive decay.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Subatomic Particles Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over subatomic particles, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Unit Plan
Other

Particle Adventure Dutch Version

For Students 9th - 10th
Dutch version of the well-known "Particle Adventure" physics website that teaches students about atoms, mass, particle physics, and quantum physics. The site discusses theories related to physics and provides other links related to the...
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Handout
Atomic Archive

Atomic Archive: Nuclear Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Atomic Archive - the online companion to the award-winning CD-ROM. This page defines nuclear fusion and depicts the process by an informative diagram. Includes numerical values which describe the typical energy values for fusion...
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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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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Fundamental Building Blocks of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan explores the fundamentals of atoms and their structure. The building blocks of matter (protons, electrons, neutrons) are covered in detail. Students think about how atoms and molecules can influence new technologies...
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Handout
MadSci Network

Msn: What Is Required to Initiate a Fusion Reaction?

For Students 6th - 8th
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page provides a thorough discussion of fusion reactions. Fusion and fission are compared and contrasted and the mechanisms which must occur to initiate and...
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Website
University of Kentucky

Univ Ky Dept of Physics: Nuclear and Particle Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Univ of Kentucky research projects address "What is the structure of the nucleon and how do its various interactions and excitations reveal the properties of its constituents?". QCD, the four forces, and nucleon-nucleon interactions are...
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Handout
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Beta Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Jefferson Lab provides a description of beta decay along with two helpful formula examples. Several links are provided throughout this page for additional information on related subjects.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Chadwick and the Neutron

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides a brief overview regarding Chadwick's discovery of the neutron.
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Website
Atomic Archive

The Atomic Archive: Nuclear Chain Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
A couple of pages of text and graphics describing nuclear chain reactions. The means by which neutrons intiate and sustain a reaction is explained. A second page describes the complications associated with uncontrolled nuclear chain...
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Graphic
Other

American Institute Physics: Quark Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
Collapsed stars, between white dwarfs and black holes, can be studied as quark-gluon masses, or quark-hyperon groups. Extreme pressures lead to extreme states.
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Quia

Quia: Mr. Snyder's Game of Atomic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
A short matching quiz on basic terminology related to atomic structure. Answers provided.
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Website
New York University

New York University: Law of Conservation of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Site presents a straightforward presentation of Rutherford's work concerning the Law of Energy Conservation. Provides an adequate summary of early science on the nucleus, and includes much needed illustrations.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 9

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define an isotope and explain what happens if the number of neutrons in an atom changes. It is 9 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."