| Section |
Links |
3.1
Making a Logical Model |
Atomic
Structure (from the Greeks). A virtual minicourse on the various
models of matter from the Greeks to Thomson to Rutherford to Millikan
The
Atomic Model. A page devoted to tracking the history of the
atomic model. Covers most of the scientists who contributed to
the model plus links to their personal biographies. |
3.2
Developing Models of Matter |
Models
of Matter. A series of pages on the "Common Sense
Science" website that establish the criteria for models of matter
and then discusses elementary particles found in atoms. |
3.3
Inside the Atom |
Tour
an Atom. Virtual Tour of an Atom. It will take you inside
of a cell, and let you move around and get a 3D perspective of how
an atom is like. This interactive tour requires that you have a
VRML viewer installed on your machine. |
3.4
A "Planetary Model of the Atom" |
The
Bohr Model. A very complete description of Bohr's Model
of the atom. Material here is advanced.
|
3.5
Using Electrons to Identify Elements |
Experiments
- Flame Test - Nichrome Wire.
A complete experimental outline for Flame Tests with fill-in forms.
You can check your answers when you are done. |
3.6
Isotopes
and Radioisotopes |
A
Layman's Brief Overview of Nuclear Medicine. What is nuclear
medicine? Who uses radioisotopes? Why are radioisotopes used? How
are radioisotopes used? How are radioisotopes produced? Simple definitions
of technical terms
The
World of Beams. A character named Photon sheds
light on the understanding of beams and their related properties.
A very good introduction to learn about particles, waves, energy,
and their relation to beams.
The
Discovery Of Radioactivity: The Dawn of the Nuclear Age. This
page covers Carbon
12, Carbon
16, Three
Types of Radioactivity, Radiation,
Isotopes
with accompanying graphics.
SciTech
Hands on science center. Check out their Quark
Machine and Gluon
Machine to learn more about these particles and build your
own. |
3.7
Fireworks |
American
Fireworks News. An excellent source for information about
fireworks. Whether you want to learn about fireworks, expand
your knowledge, learn how they are made, where to get the best information
and materials, find out about laws and regulations. |
