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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Spectrum of a Guitar String

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses spectrum in relation to Bohr's model. Included in the topics covered are standing waves, boundary condition,...
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eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Effective Nuclear Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses the core charge of the atom, otherwise termed the nuclear charge.
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Activity
Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: The Phantom's Portrait Parlor

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this activity, students investigate the atomic world by attempting to reduce paper to the size of an atom. Although students won't be able to cut the paper that small, they will gain a better understanding of how small the atom is.
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Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Guess What! A Lesson About Atoms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson plan outlining a very simple way to introduce students to how the structure of the atom was determined. Uses a mystery box with surprise items inside.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Atomic Number

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides the definition of the term, "Atomic number," a term used in chemistry and physics to represent the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Atomic Theory Early Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
This online slide show helps students understand the early historical thinking that contributed to modern atomic theory.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Atomic Theory Modern Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
This online slide show helps students understand modern scientific thinking which has shaped modern atomic theory.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
This online slide show presents the basic ideas behind the structure of the atomic nucleus.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Story of the Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the story of the first ever atomic bomb, beginning with early scientific ideas, leading up to the success of this weapon.
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PPT
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: All About Atoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
The three basic particles that make up atoms are defined and illustrated.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Niels Bohr

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the life and contributions of Niels Bohr.
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Handout
Other

Chemistry 101 Notes: Isotopes and Atomic Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
These notes from a Chemistry 101 class at Indiana University Northwest provide a simple description of atomic symbols and two examples of how to use those symbols in isotope notation.
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Graphic
Other

Lewis and Clark University: Hiroshima Photographs

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of photographs showing several parts of Hiroshima after the bombing. Each picture shows the damage done and the destruction around each building still standing.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: John Dalton: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson reviews Dalton's Atomic Theory and explains each of the points.. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "John Dalton."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: John Dalton: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson reviews Dalton's Atomic Theory and explains each of the points.. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "John Dalton."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Mixed Conversion Problems: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how to approach practice problems when trying to determine what final quantity is being asked for. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Mixed Conversion Problems."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Models of the Atom: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Describe how the model of the atom advanced as scientific knowledge increased. This lesson is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Models of the Atom."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Models of the Atom: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Describe how the model of the atom advanced as scientific knowledge increased. This lesson is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Models of the Atom."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Molecules: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of molecules. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Molecules."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Molecules: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of molecules. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Molecules."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 3 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 6

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 6 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 7

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 7 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."