CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Alchemy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Delves into the history of alchemy and contributions made by alchemists.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Photoelectric Effects
Deepen your understanding of photoelectric effects with this presentation. Learn about the history and physics of these light concepts.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Universal Gravitation
Deepen your understanding about the Law of Universal Gravitation. Find out how the many scientists throughout history contributed to one of the most widely known scientific theories.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Heat and Work Engines
Find out some history behind engines, and learn how thermal energy and work play a part in how engines run.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Svante Arrhenius
Svante Arrhenius was born in Vik, Sweden, and became the first native of that country to win the Nobel Prize. The award for chemistry was bestowed to him in honor of his theory of electrolytic dissociation. Arrhenius also developed the...
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Enviroyellow Pages: Fermium
EnviroyellowPages.com offers a good summary of basic data, ind=cluding information on the history, properties and isotopes of fermium.
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.
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4000 Years of Women in Science
A site that celebrates the place of women in scientific research since history began.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Cobalt
A short summary of basic information on cobalt, including history.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Nitrogen
A short but nice description of nitrogen's uses and properties. Discusses the history of nitrogen and its characteristics.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Nobelium
Descriptive information and a little history on nobelium.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Osmium
The ChemicalSociety provides a short entry with information on the history, description and uses of osmium.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Chemistry: Black Hole Thermodynamics
Why did black holes enter the realm of thermodynamics? This concise article dives into the history.
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History, Definitions,& Techniques of Oil Painting
Artist Ron Sanders presents a comprehensive look at oil colors and painting techniques prior to the 20th century. Explanation of mediums, grounds, supports, pigments, techniques and much more. Quotes from and about master artists and...
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Cha, Inc.: History of the Dupont's and Their Discovery
This site from CHA, Inc. gives a biographical background of the Dupont's and gives information on one of its greatest discoveries, nylon.
University of Arizona
Pulse: Fertilizers, Pesticides and Human Health
A cross-curricular unit to explore how human health is impacted by pesticides and fertilizers. The lesson comes out of the Chicano movement which studies the health of migrant workers due to agricultural practices. The unit was developed...
The College Board
College Board: Practice for the Sat Subject Tests
The SAT subject tests are designed to test knowledge in particular content areas and determine how well you demonstrate that knowledge. Practice tests are available here for: mathematics, science, history, literature, and languages....
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Lund University Libraries: Directory of Open Access Journals
Open access journals are offered in all scholarly and scientific disciplines such as Biology and Life Sciences, History and Archaeology, and Physics and Astronomy. Site offers a search for new titles as well as archived journals....
The Franklin Institute
Marie Curie
Read the history of Marie Curie and her work with radium. Use the tabs above to read more about this scientist, her research, and her rewards.
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Los Alamos National Labs: Indium
A summary of basic data, along with information on the history, sources, uses and properties of indium.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
Corrosion Source
Corrosion Source: Dysprosium
This resource presents a concise summary of the uses, properties and occurences of dysprosium, along with a bit of history.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Peter Debye
Peter Debye carried out pioneering studies of molecular dipole moments, formulated theories of magnetic cooling and of electrolytic dissociation, and developed an X-ray diffraction technique for use with powdered, rather than...
San Jose State University
Sjsu Virtual History: Joseph Henry
A concise biography on Joseph Henry gives details on his education; his experimental work in chemistry, electricity, and magnetism; and the many board positions he held throughout his life.