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PPT
Curated OER

History of the Atom

For Teachers 8th - 12th
This is a tremendous overview of the tiny atom. Journey through the history of human understanding of this basic building block of matter. Examine each of the sub-atomic particles in detail: neutrons, protons, electrons, quarks. Peruse...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Ionic and Covalent Bonding - Smart Board Notes

For Students 9th - 12th
On this note-taking sheeet, chemistry learners list elements as metals or non-metals. They differentiate between ionic and covalent bonds. They draw Lewis structures for both types of bonds. This would be a terrific teaching tool when...
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Handout
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services

Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Selenium

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice detailed synopsis of selenium, its properties and uses.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Selenium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the dietary and nutritional significance of selenium from an authoritative source.
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Handout
Other

Eco Usa: Selenium

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information on selenium with respect to the environment and health.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Nonmetals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the properties of non-metals and uses of non-metals
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Handout
Amethyst Galleries

Native Elements Class: Graphite

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of graphite and its basic properties. Also a comparison to diamond and how they differ.