Atomic and Molecular Structure

Examples, Articles, and Animations

LithiumOffice for Science and Society article

http://oss.mcgill.ca/everyday/lithium.pdf

Its Chemical-FreeOffice for Science and Society article

http://oss.mcgill.ca/everyday/chemfree.pdf

Tom Lehrers Classic Element SongFlash Animation

http://www.privatehand.com/flash/elements.html

Science Trek Cartoon articleExplains the characteristics of the periodic table

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/periodic_properties.html

Thinkwells Interactive Periodic TableDescribes each element and each group of elements

http://www.ptable.com/

Lenntech Health Effects of the ElementsDescribes the chemical properties, health effects and environmental effects of each element

http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/periodic-chart.htm

University of Nottingham Periodic Table VideosVideos that describe elements and their characteristics

http://www.periodicvideos.com/nyt/index.htm#

Flame testAnimated PowerPoint on mass spectrometer, emission spectra, and flame test

http://www.teachnet.ie/pjackson/

Rutherfords ExperimentJava Applet depicting Rutherfords gold foil experiment

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/java/rutherford/

Unsolved Mysteries of Human Health: How Scientists Study Toxic Chemicals and HealthSeparation of Chemicals into pure form using gas chromatography

http://www.unsolvedmysteries.oregonstate.edu/MS_05

Calcium Supplement Cartoonhttp://www.minniepauz.com/newpet3.jpg

Dr. Ed Uthmans Elemental Composition of the Human Bodyhttp://web2.airmail.net/uthman/elements_of_body.html

Molecules in Medicine and HealthDescription of various molecules

http://www.ch.ic.ac.uk/vchemlib/mol/contents1.html

Get the Lead Out!Slideshow demonstrating the effects of lead

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/docs/lead-health.pdf

Lab Exercises, Activities, and Games

Kidneys and Metals Problem Sets and Tutorials

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/chh/problem_sets/kidneysmetals/kidneysmetals.html

Cereal Flake RacesTest the iron content in cereal

http://chemmovies.unl.edu/chemistry/beckerdemos/BD006.html

Building the Periodic TableLab activity

http://www.chemheritage.org/classroom/chemach/periodic/class_activities.html

Electrons and LightUsing Indirect EvidenceExploring the structure of the atom

http://www.chemheritage.org/classroom/chemach/atomic/class_activities.html

The Periodic Table of Comic BooksComic heroes/heroines that fight the elements

http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/

PBS Atom BuilderStudents build virtual atoms

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/atom/#

Flame Test Virtual LabIncludes flash images and data table

http://www.800mainstreet.com/spect/emission-flame-exp.html

Emission Spectra Periodic Tablehttp://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/elements/Elements.html

Metal ManiaCase-Based Study

http://www.bioquest.org/icbl/icbl_details.php?product_id=3790

Do You Eat Dirt?Case-Based Study on consuming clay in food products

http://www.bioquest.org/icbl/icbl_details.php?product_id=3772

Signed with a KissCase-Based Study in forensics using chromatography (appropriate for Solutions as well)

http://www.bioquest.org/icbl/icbl_details.php?product_id=3789

Bag O IsotopesHands-on Lab Activity

http://apps.caes.uga.edu/sbof/main/lessonPlan/BagOIsotopes.pdf

Atom song by Mike OffuttDiscovery of the Atom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUzTQWn-wfE&feature=related

Elements Animation Based on Tom Lehrers Element Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssaUusY6hWM&feature=related

Atom song by Peter WeatherallBasic Atom structure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAGlXPWSX1I&feature=related

Element song by Tim LehrerAnother element song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYW50F42ss8&feature=related

Cute Periodic Table Review Gameshttp://reviewgamezone.com/game-list.php?id=46&name=Periodic%20Table

Resume of an ElementDesign a resume and learn about an element

http://apps.caes.uga.edu/sbof/main/lessonPlan/ResumeOfElement.pdf

Study Help and Practice Quizzes

McGraw-Hill Essential Study Partnerhttp://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/chang7/esp/default.htm

New York Science TeacherSports-related review game

http://reviewgamezone.com/game-list.php?id=46&name=Periodic%20Table

Periodic Table Basics InstructionsExploring the periodic table

http://sciencespot.net/Media/ptablebasics1.pdf

Periodic Table Basics Cardshttp://sciencespot.net/Media/ptablebasicscards1.pdf

Element QuizBasic symbol identification. Includes real-world application of the element

http://funbasedlearning.com/chemistry/elemQuiz/elemQuiz.htm

Chemistry Target PracticeBasic Chemistry Quiz Game

http://www.zerobio.com/target_practice_quiz/target_practice_quiz_chemistry.htm

Webquests and Additional Student Worksheets

Element brochureConsider allowing students to create movies, public service announcements PowerPoints, etc.

http://www.gabfromthelab.com/Webquests/Element/ElementBrochure.htm

Element brochure pdf.http://faculty.harker.org/rajis/science/project/elementbrochure/Element%20Brochure%20Project.pdf

Element Project Linkshttp://liuscience.blogspot.com/2007/11/element-project.html

Atoms FamilyPowerpoint and worksheet on basic atomic structure

http://www.sciencespot.net/Pages/classchem.html#Anchor-47857

Element Bingo Cardshttp://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/elementbingo/elementbingoclassset.pdf

Changing an atomBasic concept map

http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/chatom.shtml

The Great Atomic Adventure: The Evolution of the AtomExplores the history of the atom

http://www.pekinhigh.net/webquest/springborn/index.htm

Atom BasicsBuilding Atoms and Interpreting the Periodic Table

http://sciencespot.net/Media/AtomicBasics.pdf

Atomic ChangesExploring atoms, ions, and isotopes

http://sciencespot.net/Media/AtomicChanges.pdf

Electron ConfigurationIntroduction

http://www.hschem.org/Resources/PatternsinElectronConfiguration.doc

IR SpectrophotometryForensic chemist activity

http://www.hschem.org/Laboratory/labs.htm

Entire Chemistry CurriculumTranslated into Spanish

http://www.unit5.org/chemistry/SPANISH/Worksheets.ppt