October 23, 2005

To celebrate the contributions of chemistry to our modern lives, the American Chemical Society has established the National Chemistry Week. Despite the common misconception that “chemical” means toxic and is the opposite of natural, chemistry is the study of all substances (natural and man-made, toxic and nontoxic). Here’s a sampling of what the Net has to offer those interested in Online Chemistry 101.

Atoms Family
How big is an atom? Try this experiment to find out for yourself. “Cut a twenty-eight centimeter strip of paper in half as many times as you can. If you can cut the strip of paper in half thirty-one times you will end up with a piece of paper the size of an atom.” Wow! Based on an energy exhibit currently running at the Miami Museum of Science, each monster member of the Atoms Family introduces a topic such as Atoms and Matter, Energy Conservation, and Light Waves. Under each topic, you will find a variety of activities and learning pages for grades four through twelve.

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