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Curated OER

Quantum Mechanics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Mostly what you will find here is a history of quantum mechanics. Influential scientists are introduced (along with some of their recorded quotes), the progression of atomic models is reviewed, and finally experssions and equations are...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hydrogen Powered Cars

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply the principles of chemistry to investigate the concept of how a hydrogen powered car works. They study the electrochemical reactions that provide the energy source. Students also record observations in the functioning of a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Electromagnetic Spectrum

For Students Higher Ed
In this electromagnetic spectrum worksheet, students review all regions of the spectrum in order from longest to shortest wavelength. Students list all possible values for specific quantum numbers. This worksheet has 20 problems to solve.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry 301

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry 301 worksheet, students answer questions as it relates to the electron configuration of given elements. Students use the periodic table to assist in their interpretation of the questions provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Detection Detective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe what each detection method uses and rank the wavelengths of each if appropriate. They answer questions about absorption, importance of materials and explain differences. Students make sure they describe diagnostic uses...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electric Circuits

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore energy by completing an electricity worksheet. In this conductors instructional activity, students define the energy related vocabulary terms circuit, electronics, conductor and semi-conductor before examining computer...
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Curated OER

Power: Work and Energy

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore how work and energy create power. They complete activities involving simple machines, energy, energy conversion, and the role of conductors and insulators. They choose from a menu of options the activities they would...
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Interactive
Curated OER

One Word Substitution 2

For Students 7th - 9th
For this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored. All of the words begin with the...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Photoelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explains the experiments on the photoelectric effect and how these experiments led to the idea of light behaving as a particle of energy called a photon.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Ph Et Simulations in a Large Lecture Class the Photoelectric Effect

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity provides a complete curriculum for teaching the photoelectric effect using the PhET Photoelectric Effect simulation in a large-lecture modern physics course.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Photoelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Explaining the experiments on the photoelectric effect. How these experiments led to the idea of light behaving as a particle of energy called a photon.
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Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: The Photoelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
The photoelectric effect is defined and explained. Explanation is insightful and written in an easy to understand language which utilizes an intriguing dialogue between a professor and a teen-age student.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Photoelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides excellent information on the photoelectric effect, including it's history, explanations, common uses, and more.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Photoelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Using graphics, words and numbers, the photoelectric effect is described and explained. Planck's theory about quanta of light is explained. Photon energies for the various regions of the EM spectrum are listed. An interactive JavaScript...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Photoelectric Effect

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will understand the photoelectric effect and that light has both particle and wave properties. Includes a simulation for exploring the photoelectric effect.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Photoelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
See how light knocks electrons off a metal target, and recreate the experiment that spawned the field of quantum mechanics. Describe how the results lead to the photon model of light.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Photoelectric Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
Deepen your understanding of photoelectric effects with this presentation. Learn about the history and physics of these light concepts.
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Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Ejs Photoelectric Effect

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Experience the photoelectric effect by choosing different light frequency, voltage, and metals to stop current from flowing in a circuit.
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Photoelectric Effect Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the connection between the gap between two energy levels and the frequency of the light that is given off when an electron traverses this gap.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Wave Particle Duality

For Students 9th - 10th
The dualistic nature of light is discussed. The photoelectric effect and the Davisson-Germer experiment are contrasted as empirical evidence supporting each of the two views - particle and wave - of the nature of light. The photoelectric...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Special Relativity and Quantum Mechanics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students explore special relativity and quantum mechanics. Learn basic tenets of the theory of special relativity and the relationship between mass and energy. Also discover the evidence for the particle...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Light

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following tutorial students will describe the relationships between speed, wavelength, and frequency of light. They will understand the photoelectric effect...
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Handout
Friesian School

Proceedings of the Friesian School/the Quantacized Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
A very lengthy page from friesian.com discussing Bohr's theory of electronic energy levels and the explanation of commonly observed atomic emission line spectra. The concept of a photon and Einstein's observation of the photoelectric...
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Handout
Boston University

Modern Physics: Photoelectric Effect Demonstration

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphical and verbal description of a demonstration which illustrates the phtoelectric effect. Directions, safety precautions, and explanations are provided. Ideally suited as an idea-generator for a student project or lab investigation.

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