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Atoms and Elements

All About Atoms - A very basic overview of atomic structure.

Element BINGO - Learn the elements' chemical symbols by playing a game of bingo!

Element Word Search - Find the names of 40 elements hidden vertically, horizontally, backwards and diagonally in this word search puzzle!

Interactive Table of Elements - Learn about each element's basic physical properities, history and uses.

On-line Element Concentration - Challenge your memory and your knowledge of the elements!

On-line Element Flash Cards - How well do you know the elements? Test your knowledge with this on-line flash card game!

On-line Element Matching Game - How well do you know the elements? Test your knowledge with this on-line matching game!

On-line Element Math Game - Use the Table of Elements to calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom!

Printable Table of Elements - a listing of all currently known elements through number 118.

What is Matter? - an overview of the structure of matter.

Fun Things!

Build a Color Spinner - a simple construction project that demonstrates how some colors can be made by mixing together other colors.

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream - try this tasty treat at the end of your next cryogenics demonstration!

Looking for the Top Quark - Use coordinates to find your partner's hidden quarks before they find yours!

Place Value Game - Use logic, strategy and a little luck to create the largest number that you can!

Play a Game of Mystery Math - A fun number game that will astound your friends!

Who Wants to Win $1,000,000? - Answer 15 science and math based questions correctly and become a (pretend!) millionaire!

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