Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Dalton's Playhouse
Travel back in history and visit the laboratories of Priestley, Lavoisier, and others. Take part in simulations of the experiments which laid the foundation for the scientific field of chemistry. Learn about the discoveries which lead to...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: John Dalton: Lesson 2
This lesson reviews Dalton's Atomic Theory and explains each of the points.. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "John Dalton."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: John Dalton: Lesson 1
This lesson reviews Dalton's Atomic Theory and explains each of the points.. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "John Dalton."
Other
Chemical Heritage Foundation: John Dalton
This interesting site has a biography of John Dalton as well as other influential scientists in the field of chemistry.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: John Dalton
Learn about the discoveries and life of John Dalton in this article.
Other
Le Moyne University: John Dalton
This site from the Le Moyne University provides excerpts from Dalton's "A New System of Chemical Philosophy" published in 1808. Includes Dalton's table of atomic weights and and scanned atomic symbols.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: John Dalton's Notation
This is part of a small radio show at the University of Houston. It talks about how John Dalton came up with his version of chemical notation, and how it differs from our version of it today. It is available in audio form also.
Soylent Communications
John Dalton
A very thorough biography of John Dalton on this site made by Notable Names Database. Also gives the names of books that were written about him or his ideas.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table: The Atomic Model [Pdf]
A slideshow looking at the contributions of scientists over time to our understanding of atomic theory. Looks at models of the atom developed by Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr, and James Chadwick, as...
Tom Richey
Slide Share: Atomic Models: Everything You Need to Know
A detailed slideshow for Grade 8 students that looks at the history of our understanding of atoms. Looks at the ideas presented by Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, and Niels Bohr, and the modern-day wave model. A...
Tom Richey
Slide Share: Atomic Structure
Slideshow looking at the history of models of the atom, including those proposed by John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr, and James Chadwick. Discusses subatomic particles, including the numbers of protons, neutrons,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Evolution of the Atomic Model
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students take a closer look at how our understanding of the atom has evolved over time.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Atoms, Elements, and Ions Faq
Get the skinny on all things frequently asked about isotopes, subatomic particles and atomic theory. Find out what a "dalton" is or the difference between Na+ and Na.
Other
Slide Player: History of the Atomic Model
Short slideshow looking at the history of models of the atom, including the contributions of Aristotle, Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, and Niels Bohr.
Boise State University
Boise State University: Atoms: A Virtual Field Trip Through Time and Space
Learn about the models of the atom that have been proposed throughout history. Presents Democritus, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr, and the modern theory of the atom. Sections are accompanied by journal...
Other
A Short History of the Atom
A classroom wiki where students present profiles of scientists who developed models of the atom or who contributed to the understanding of atomic theory. Covers Democritus, Aristotle, John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Marie...
Other
Crocodile Clips: Absorb Chemistry: History of the Atom
A tutorial that presents models of the atom proposed by John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, and Niels Bohr. Each is supported by an animated illustration. Includes comprehension questions and a quiz at the end.