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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Atom in a Bag

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will use bags of beads with known quantities of electrons, neutrons and protons to identify the element that they represent.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: The Atom

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn more about the science of the atom. Electrons, neutrons, and protons make up the smallest bits of matter.
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Handout
Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemistry.com: Anatomy of an Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the basics of atomic structure, from simple definitions to information about quantum theory. Accurate and helpful basics whether or not you need the more advanced information.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Atom: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will illustrate that an atom is mostly empty space and has a positively charged, massive core (containing both protons and neutrons called the nucleus) surrounded by negatively charged electrons. It is 2 of 3 in the series...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: The Electron: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain that electrons are negatively charged particles with negligible mass and are found in pairs in orbitals surrounding the nucleus of an atom. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles: The Electron."
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Interactive
California State University

Csudh Project for Chemistry: Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an exercise in relating the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for an atom or monoatomic ion.
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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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eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Chemistry I: Atoms and Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online biology textbook, learn about atoms and molecules as they relate to life. Find out about topics such as electrons and energy, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Drawing Atoms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity serves as an introduction to chemistry, and can be used to help young scholars draw a two dimensional image of the atom.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: What Makes Up an Atom?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure of an atom and the characteristics of the electrons, neutrons, and protons inside it. Includes some interesting facts about atoms.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Structure of an Atom

For Students 2nd - 8th
An atom is made of three parts - protons, neutrons, and electrons. Here you can explore these different parts.
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Handout
Other

Nuclear Twin: The Discovery of the Proton and Neutron

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the history of the discovery of protons and neutrons in this informative site.
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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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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: The Proton: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain that protons are positively charged particles having a mass of one amu and are found in the nucleus of the atom. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles: The Proton."
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Tic Tac Toe Pick 3 in a Row Atomic Model Assignment

For Teachers 6th - 9th
A choice menu assignment where young scholars select between several extension activities that help understand the structure of the atom.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: What Is Atom

For Students 3rd - 8th
Fun and interesting illustrated information on atoms including composition, elements, and history.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the parts of an atom and learn about its properties.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Interactives: The Periodic Table

For Students 6th - 9th
An interactive website where students learn about the basics of an atom, periodic tables organization, and the structure and properties of matter. Module includes an introduction and five lessons that are followed by a quiz and an...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Atomic Structure: Parts of the Atom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines the parts of the atom. It uses Activotes for assessment.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Intro to Atoms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was converted from Power Point and is used to introduce the history and concept of the Atom.
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces learners to atomic models of the past and present, focusing on the orbital model and an explanation of its basis. Learners then have the opportunity to "make an atom" and contrast it with an ion, followed by an isotope. The...
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Unit Plan
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: The Particle Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site for an interactive tour of the atom and all aspects of particle physics. View the animations available with almost every description on this site. A great place for the fundamentals of particles and forces including a...
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Interactive
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Chemistry Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review atoms with this slideshow. You can choose to listen to the review or read the accompanying text. At the end, play the game to review the basics of atoms that you have just learned about. You may play the game as many times as...
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: What Does the Periodic Table Tell Us About the Elements?

For Students 9th - 10th
The number of protons in the atom of an element determines its place in the Periodic Table. The number of electrons in an atom is the same as the number of protons. These electrons are arranged in shells or 'energy levels' around the...