1. History of Atomic Theory Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07yDiELe83Y
Level: 10th grade
This song is good for the introduction of atomic theory, especially the important people involved in the founding of atomic theory. The history of atomic theory is important and students should be familiar with the names and important experiments involved in its founding, but normally the presentation is dry. This song offers interest to the material and potential memory aid for students.
2. Bohr Model of Hydrogen
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=506
Level: 8th grade
This interactive simulation acts as an introduction to Bohr's model of atomic structure. The simulation allows students to shoot photons through a container of hydrogen gas. The photons are absorbed based on their energies and cause electrons to move to different orbits. This introduces the idea of Bohr's model of electrons in specific orbitals (energy levels) around the nucleus.
3. Where Do Chemical Elements Come From? -Article
http://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/archive/chemmatters-oct2009.pdf
Level: 9th grade
This article discusses the theory behind the formation of elements in space. As students learn about atomic make-up and the composition of the nucleus, it would be interesting to speculate on the process of formation rather than just the discovered make-up of atoms. This article comes from the ChemMatters site, is highly accessible reading, and has figures and photos that add interest to the material.
4. Atomic Charge cartoon
http://chemteach.heartrockranch.net/cartoons.htm
Level: 3rd grade
This cartoon would be perfect for beginning a class period on ions and charges of atoms. It is humorous and accurate. The cartoon could aid in the memory of students as they learn that the gaining and losing of electrons are responsible for the charge of ions.
5. PhET Build an Atom simulation
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom
Level: 8th grade
The interactive atom building simulation on the PhET site allows students to build atom models using protons, neutrons, and electrons. Students are able to see how the adding and taking away of protons, neutrons, and electrons affects the identity, charge, and/or mass of the element.
6. PhET Build an Atom teacher aid/student guide
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/3468
Level: 9th grade
This page is a resource for teachers hoping to use the PhET simulation in their classroom as an inquiry activity for students. The page provides lesson plans, homework guides, and post-lab guides. The documents could be easily modified and adapted for any high school chemistry classroom.
7. Khan Academy presents: Electron Configuration
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/orbitals-and-electrons/v/electron-configurations
Level: 10th grade
This video could act as either a supplementary assignment, reteaching tool, or extension piece. Presentation, although dry, is very clear and could help to further explain the theory behind and execution of electron configuration. Students will see example problems and could follow along on their own if necessary.
8. Electron Configuration Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb6kAxwSWgU&feature=player_embedded
Level: 7th grade
Electron Configuration can be difficult for students. The orbital levels, if not understood conceptually, must be memorized. For students who choose to memorize the levels, this song could be very helpful. It is also humorous and quite catchy. The video not only offers a memory aid, but explanation of the concept as well.
9. Electron Configuration interactive simulation
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=513
Level: 10th grade
ExploreLearning offers an online simulation for electron configuration that allows students to fill in electron orbitals to determine the configuration. It also offers an explanation for trends in atomic radii in addition to the configuration. Finally, the site provides a teacher's guide and a student exploration sheet.
10. Timeline Maker
http://www.softschools.com/teacher_resources/timeline_maker/
Level: No grade level
This online tool would be ideal for teaching the history of atomic theory. It would allow students to create their own timeline documenting important findings and experiments in the history of atomic theory. Students could complete this project in class, as homework, or as an extra credit assignment.
11. The Periodic Table song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUDDiWtFtEM
Level: No grade level
The periodic table of elements song is catchy and fun to break up a class session or to introduce the elements. Students will enjoy the song and many of the elements are put into context so that they will have a better understanding of where the elements come into play in the world/their lives.
12. The Periodic Table of Comic Books
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/
Level: Varies based on the comic
This sight allows students/teachers to choose any element on the periodic table and choose from a list of comics that include the element in some form. There are many comics to choose from, some educational, some fun.
13. Create the Periodic Table activity
http://www.chemheritage.org/discover/online-resources/chemistry-in-history/activities/path-to-the-periodic-table.aspx
Level: 7th grade
This sight has a teacher guide and a student guide for an inquiry activity that allows the students to create the periodic table for themselves based on the trends that they see in the element cards provided to them. Hopefully, students will better understand the organization of the elements on the periodic table and the characteristics that give the table its structure.
14. Modern Chemistry
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. (2006). Modern Chemistry. Orlando; Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Level: 8th grade
The textbook that Hardin Valley Academy uses for its chemistry courses could be a useful resource for students as supplementary material. It may also offer explanation that better suits some students' learning styles. The textbook gives practice problems that could be useful for repetition as well.
15. Online Practice: Electron Configuration
http://preparatorychemistry.com/Bishop_comp_electron_config_Flash1.htm
Level: No grade level
This sight offers online practice for writing electron configurations for elements on the periodic table. The lesson gives a 10 question quiz as well as guidance for solving the problems. This sight would be great for a homework, reteaching, or supplementary assignment for students who are struggling or need more practice with the material.
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