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Website
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Hompage

For Students 9th - 10th
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
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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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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a detailed overview of atoms. Content explores an atom's structure, as well as what ions are, how atoms bond, what compounds are (including how to name compounds), and what isotopes are.
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Article
NASA

Nasa: Atoms and Molecules in Motion, States of Matter [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Everythingin the universeis either matter or energy. All matter is made of combinations of about one hundred basic building blocks, the chemical elements on the periodic table. Going a step further and breaking these elements down to...
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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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Lesson Plan
American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 4: The Periodic Table and Bonding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Six middle school chemistry lessons about the periodic table and bonding complete with handouts and animations.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive activity from ChemThink, students will take a closer look at atomic structure, properties, and behaviors. Includes background reading material and discussion questions.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the Unexpected

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Materia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the concept of matter in this Spanish-language encyclopedia entry. This site features the properties of matter, the Law of Conservation of Matter, and other important features of matter.
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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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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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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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Interactive
Other

University of Kansas: Quarked!: Baryon Blaster

For Students 5th - 8th
Try to fill each SUV with the right kinds of quarks as it travels across the screen, in order to make different types of baryon particles. The game becomes more challenging as you progress through the levels.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Describe the $ifference between the subatomic particles, including their masses, locations, and charges. This lesson is 2 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
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eBook
Other

National Research Council: Elementary Particle Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics, part of the U.S. National Research Council, presents this massive report on particle physics. It's a definitive document. Surprisingly readable, totally detailed. Start with the Table of...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Atomic Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the modern concept of the atomic nucleus.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Subatomic Particles Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over subatomic particles, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Handout
Atomic Archive

Atomic Archive: Nuclear Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Atomic Archive - the online companion to the award-winning CD-ROM. This page defines nuclear fusion and depicts the process by an informative diagram. Includes numerical values which describe the typical energy values for fusion...
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Fundamental Subatomic Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Purdue University, the elementary subatomic particles are described and electromagnetic radiation is detailed. Includes learning exercises and answers.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: How Does Radioactive Decay Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the processes of radioactive decay in primary and secondary modes.
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Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms Are Building Blocks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Identify the basic structure of atoms, the building blocks for all matter.
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Graphic
Other

American Institute Physics: Quark Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
Collapsed stars, between white dwarfs and black holes, can be studied as quark-gluon masses, or quark-hyperon groups. Extreme pressures lead to extreme states.
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Website
University of Kentucky

Univ Ky Dept of Physics: Nuclear and Particle Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Univ of Kentucky research projects address "What is the structure of the nucleon and how do its various interactions and excitations reveal the properties of its constituents?". QCD, the four forces, and nucleon-nucleon interactions are...

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