Atoms and their Structure for Kids

An atom has a center, called a nucleus. In the nucleus there are protons and neutrons. Protons have a positive charge, while neutrons have a negative charge. Orbiting the nucleus of the atom are electrons. Electrons have a negative charge.

Image of an Atom

Video of the Basic Structure of an Atom

Atom Worksheets

Biochemistry Atom Worksheet

These two page biochemistry worksheets are on a high school level.   Students are asked about the structure of the atom, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds.

What is Matter Worksheet

Worksheet looks at as atoms and its smaller parts as the basic building blocks of matter.  Lesson show the discovery of different parts of atom and is structure over time.   Topics discussed are: protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus of the atom,mesons, quarks, and gluons.   Students are asked to label parts of atoms.

Atomic Structure Worksheet

4-page worksheets on the atomic structure of the atom.  Topics included are istopes, atomic structure, protons, nuetrons, electrons, elements and their atomic number.

Atom Books for Kids

What Are Atoms? (Rookie Read-About Science) $2.08 More About What Are Atoms? (Rookie Read-About Science)	The Adventures of Adam the Atom $4.72 More About The Adventures of Adam the Atom
Atoms and Molecules (Building Blocks of Matter) $4.04 More About Atoms and Molecules (Building Blocks of Matter)	Atoms and Molecules (Why Chemistry Matters) $5.49 More About Atoms and Molecules (Why Chemistry Matters)
Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People - Book I (Adventures With Science) $8.00 More About Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People - Book I (Adventures With Science)	Atoms: Science & Maths More About Atoms: Science & Maths
How Do We Know the Nature of the Atom (Great Scientific Questions and the Scientists Who Answered T) $2.99 More About How Do We Know the Nature of the Atom (Great Scientific Questions and the Scientists Who Answered T)	Ghosts and Atoms (Graphic Library; Monster Science) $3.92 More About Ghosts and Atoms (Graphic Library; Monster Science)
The Ever-Changing Atom (Story of Science) $12.44 More About The Ever-Changing Atom (Story of Science)	Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything in Between $12.77 More About Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything in Between