Just How Small Is an Atom? - Jonathan Bergmann. Whether we’re zooming in to the wavelength of a gamma ray or zooming out to the size of a galaxy, it can be difficult to wrap our heads around the big numbers we’re measuring—like nanometers (10-9meters) or gigameters (109). Take a look at these efforts to represent big numbers. What are the strengths of each? How would you represent a large number (like a gigameter)? Cary Huang: The Scale of the Universe 2 PBS NOVA: A Sense of Scale: String Theory TED: Chris Jordan pictures some shocking stats More than 2,400 years ago, the Greek philosopher Democritus began thinking about how many times matter could be divided.
Research the history of atomic theory. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: The Particle Adventure Jon Bergmann: Flipped Learning. Ever Wonder How Elements are Formed ? Fusion and Beyond! Inside an Atom Song. Atoms Bonding Song. The CHEMICAL BONDS Song - Mr. Edmonds - Rock with Abba's "Dancing Queen" music theme ! Chemistry Song (Ionic and Covalent Bonds) They Might Be Giants: "Meet the Elements" (BB Video) Chemistry Music Video 19: Don't Break The Law.