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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Max Planck

For Students 9th - 10th
In a career that lasted seven decades, Max Planck achieved an enduring legacy with groundbreaking discoveries involving the relationship between heat and energy, but he is most remembered as the founder of the "quantum theory."
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Louis De Broglie

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Louis de Broglie.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Max Planck

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of the founder of Max Planck in this article.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Otto Stern Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography on the life and scientific work of Otto Stern, a physicist honored with the Nobel Prize in physics for his "development of the molecular ray method and his discovery of the magnetic moment of the proton."
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nobel Foundation provides this site of Albert Einstein. Includes biographical information about the scientist and other interesting sidebars, such as a video of George Bernard Shaw paying tribute to Einstein.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Bohr's Atomic Model

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the basic principles of the Bohr hydrogen atom.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Max Planck Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Max Planck, covering his research interests and contributions to science, as well as more personal information about his family and life.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms: Orbitals

For Students 3rd - 8th
The website provides an explanation of the electrons' position in their orbitals as they spin around the nucleus. Quantum theory is also explored by explaining that the exact location of a specific electron is a not exact but a guess.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bohr's Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding site that can best be described as student friendly. It describes the main differences between the classical and quantum models of the atom. Clear and well illustrated.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Basics of Quantum Mechanics for Dummies

For Students 9th - 10th
A good explanation of basic quantum theory.
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Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Quantum Theory Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Find answers to a few common questions when it comes to quantum theory. Explore information about the uncertainty principle as well as radiation and matter.
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Other

Great Thinkers and Visionaries: Books by Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a comprehensive listing of over 50 books written by Einstein. Each has a link to Amazon, listing availability, cost, short synopsis.