Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature
Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy of a gas molecule, describe the relationship between the temperature of a gas and the kinetic energy of atoms and molecule, and describe the distribution of speeds of molecules in a gas. The...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: That's My Theory!
Become a game show contestant in this online activity from A Science Odyssey and ask a series of questions to a panel of mystery scientists, using the answers to determine which scientist is Einstein.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Werner Heisenberg
German born Werner Heisenberg was a notable physicist who worked on numerous projects, including quantum theory.
National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)
Ingenious: Atomic and Nuclear Physics Images
This series of images is a combined collection of over three museums' collections of atomic and nuclear physics images. The images are sorted by pages with about nine images per page and three pages.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Atomic Structure
This lesson focuses on the structure of atoms. All substances are made from atoms. Each atom is made of a nucleus - containing protons and neutrons - surrounded by electrons. It provides a link to an assessment.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Bohr's Theory
Acting as part of an overview on quantum theory, this section of the site answers the question, "How did Bohr's theory save the planetary model, for a while?" A section below also discusses the primary problems with Bohr's theory.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Applications of Hard Soft Acid Base Theory
Questions related to the electronic structure and atomic chemical behavior of acid and bases.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Erwin Schrodinger Biographical
This biography from the The Nobel Foundation overviews the life and scientific worlk of Erwin Schrodinger, an Austrian scientist who was honored for his work with atomic theory. Read about his education and personal life, and view links...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The 2400 Year Search for the Atom
How do we know what matter is made of? The quest for the atom has been a long one, beginning 2,400 years ago with the work of a Greek philosopher and later continued by a Quaker and a few Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Theresa Doud...
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: History of Chemistry
A compilation of frequently asked questions in the world of chemistry. Look for answers about atomic theory, periodic table, and Lavoisier in this FAQ.
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
Particle Adventure Dutch Version
Dutch version of the well-known "Particle Adventure" physics website that teaches students about atoms, mass, particle physics, and quantum physics. The site discusses theories related to physics and provides other links related to the...
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.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)
This site about Albert Einstein examines many of his theories. It also includes a list of Einstein quotes and references.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Max Planck
Discover the life and accomplishments of the great German scientist Max Planck. This site also provides links to sites explaining theories and scientific terms that are associated with Planck.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Albert Einstein
Read a short biography about Albert Einstein, and find out how he discovered the general theory of relativity.
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...
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.
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,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Kinetic Theory: Atomic & Molecular Explanation of Pressure & Temp
By the end of this section, you will be able to express the ideal gas law in terms of molecular mass and velocity; define thermal energy; calculate the kinetic energy of a gas molecule, given its temperature; describe the relationship...
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Anatomy of an Atom
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Atomic Model and Orbital Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a 20 point multiple choice quiz on atomic history and modeling.
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...