Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Headspace 20: Architecture: Raw Materials
Resource about the raw materials used for building: stone, wood, metal, and glass. Historic and modern uses are described. Includes interviews with architects and excerpts from literature relevant to the raw materials.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Character: Lesson 3
This lesson will describe metallic character and describe how it changes throughout the periodic table. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Metallic Character."
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Alloys
This resource will allow readers the ability to identify alloys and understand types of alloys.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: What Is Density?
Find out how density is defined for the study of chemistry.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines what a metal is and explains the properties of metals.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Chimes
The chimes are the tall tube looking things in the orchestra. Read more about percussion instruments, the chimes in particular. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to the chimes on their own and with the orchestra.
Other
The Organometallic Hyper Text Book: Alkyne Complexes
A detailed discussion of the formation, bonding, and reactivity of alkyne complexes with transition metals. Includes spectroscopic data.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Sodium
All of the elemental information that you are likely to need can be found at this extensive site, including; atomic number, atomic weight, group name, standard state, properties, uses, electron configuration, typical compounds and much...
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Samarium
All of the elemental information that you are likely to need can be found at this extensive site, including atomic number, atomic weight, group name, standard state, properties, uses, electron configuration, typical compounds and much...
Read Works
Read Works: The Elements of Jewelry
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about various metals and techniques used to make jewelry. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Character
A slide show presentation describes the metallic character of elements, and explains how that changes throughout the periodic table.
Other
Divulgacao Da Ciencia: Tin
Here you will find a series of clear pages, dedicated to elemental information. Pages include; history, occurrence, biological action, and properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Alkaline Earth Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Group 2 elements and their properties.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Little Big History of Silver
An article discussing the history of silver from its value to its many uses.
University of Kentucky
The Comic Book Periodic Table of Elements: Silver
This site may focus on fun, rather than facts, but it will become a favorite of any Chemistry student. Here you will find scanned images of panels and/or pages of comic books, with references to the element you seek.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alloy
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides the definition of the term, "Alloy," and then offers hyperlinks to special alloys. The information is very brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Photoelectric Effects
Deepen your understanding of photoelectric effects with this presentation. Learn about the history and physics of these light concepts.
Other
Siegen University: Burning of Magnesium
This site from Siegen University contains brief information and a step-by-step photo display of burning magnesium. The information is very short but the pictures are definately worth checking out.
Other
Hognosesam: Materials Metal, Wood and Plastic
This site describes building materials, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to choose the correct material for a project.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Character: Lesson 1
This lesson will describe metallic character and describe how it changes throughout the periodic table. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Metallic Character."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Table Organization: Lesson 2
This lesson will explore the layout of the periodic table by defining different groups and categories of elements. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Table Organization."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Table Organization: Lesson 3
This lesson will explore the layout of the periodic table by defining different groups and categories of elements. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Table Organization."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Table Organization: Lesson 1
This lesson will explore the layout of the periodic table by defining different groups and categories of elements. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Table Organization."
Careers New Zealand
Career Nz: Pattern Maker
A thorough examination of the work of a Model Maker. While specific to New Zealand's market, the site provides job description information that applies industry-wide.