THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS PROJECT

Introduction:
Choose an element to research information and learn more about the element. You may
work independently or in pairs. Use the facts that you learned about the element to
creatively produce something that shows your knowledge and expertise about the element.

Project Due Date: Friday December 15, 2017

Product Ideas:
* A story (biography or autobiography) about the element
*A childrens book about the Element
* The element Facebook page or webpage on a poster
* A poem or song about the element
*An element case file or wanted poster
*Collage/picture book with captions or scrapbook of element
*Interview (Student/Scientist, Journalist/Researcher, Parent/Child, etc.,)
*If you have other ideas, please check with your teacher for approval.

Project Checklist
1. ____________You need to provide at least 15 accurate facts about your element.
2. ____________You need to underline the science facts about your element.
3. ____________You need to use your own words to talk about the element. Do NOT copy from source.
4. ____________ You need to have details and you need to explain the information.
5. ____________You need to creatively incorporate the facts into your project idea. NO reports please!
6. ____________Your project needs to have pictures/diagrams/visuals.
7. ____________Your project needs to look neatly put together and organized. It should not look messy.
8. ____________You need to complete your project on time and bring it with you on the due date!

Suggested Websites: (type in the following titles under the Safari/Google search)
*Chemistryexplained.com/elements
*Periodic Table of Elements by Webelements
*Periodic Table of Elements for Kids
*ChemicalElements.com
* Jefferson Lab The Periodic Table of Elements
*Chem4Kids Elements and Periodic Table
*About.com Chemistry (type: Ten interesting facts about ________________(element)
 NAME:___________________________________________________ CORE:________

MY ELEMENT PROJECT
1. Element Name: ______________________________________
2. My element is located in period (row) _____________ and group (column)___________
3. Write the following information about your element as shown in the box below.

____________________________ Atomic number

____________________________ Element Name
____________________________ Symbol
____________________________ Atomic Mass Unit

4. What are the names of all the elements located in the same group/family (columns) as your
element?
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Is your element a metal, metalloid or
nonmetal:_______________________________________
6. Describe the physical properties of your element.
a. color:_____________________________________________________
b. density:___________________________________________________
b. state of matter at room temperature: ____________________________
c. freezing point/melting point:__________________________________
d. boiling point/condensation point:_______________________________
e. Is it shiny or dull? __________________________________________
f. Is it malleable or not malleable? _______________________________
g. Is it ductile or not ductile?____________________________________
h. Is it a good conductor or poor conductor of heat and electricity?
______________________________________________________________________
7. What are three things that your element is used in or used for?
 8. Why is your element important?

9. Draw and describe the elements atomic structure (include # of protons, neutrons,
electrons).

10. Describe the elements chemical properties

a. Is this element flammable or not flammable?
_____________________________________
b. Is this element reactive or not reactive?
__________________________________________
c. If the element is reactive, give and describe an example of a compound that it forms.
______________________________________________________________________

11. Write 3 more interesting facts about the element.

12. What is your project idea?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Name:____________________________________________CORE:_____
ELEMENT PROJECT APPOINTMENT CLOCK
Directions: You will have three appointments with three different people/pairs in class.
You will take 3 minutes to share your project with the other person by talking about your
element and answering questions. Then, the other person will take about 3 minutes to
share his/her/their project with you. Last, you will both write down what you learned
about the other persons element and give a fair and honest evaluation of the other
persons product for the element project. The class will randomly choose appointments
on Friday December 15, 2017.

My 3 oclock appointment is with _______________________________________

Element ___________________________Product:______________________________
A. Three facts I learned about the element:
1. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
B. I think this persons element project deserves a/an___________(A, B, C, D, F) grade
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
My 6 oclock appointment is with ________________________________________

Element _________________________Product:______________________________
A. Three facts I learned about the element:
1. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

B. I think this persons element project deserves a/an___________(A, B, C, D, F) grade

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

My 9 oclock appointment is with _____________________________________

Element ___________________________Product:______________________________
A. Three facts I learned about the element:
1. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

B. I think this persons element project deserves a/an___________(A, B, C, D, F) grade

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
NAME(S)___________________________________________CORE:_________

MY ELEMENT PROJECT TEACHER COMMENTS

__________A+ (100/100) Your project showed a lot of hard work, creativity, and effort.
You did an exceptional job of using details in your story and making your project
appealing. You showed an advanced understanding of science knowledge and clearly
used your own words to describe your element. You went above and beyond on this
project and had an advanced level of understanding.

_________A (95/100) Your project was neatly put together and had all the requirements.
You did an outstanding job of describing your element using your own words. You
included all the necessary requirements for the project, including the facts/details and
creative use of project idea. You showed an advanced level of understanding.

_________B (85/100) Your project was neatly put together and had all the requirements.
Your project could have been better if you had used more details or paid more attention
to the finer details of the final product. You showed a proficient level of understanding
and used your own words.

_________C (75/100) Your project idea was satisfactory, had most of the requirement,
and showed a basic level of understanding. Your project could have been better is you
had a neater poster or more details or better use of your own words in explaining the facts
about the elements.

_________D (65/100) Your project showed very limited understanding of element and/or
was missing half of the requirements. You needed to use more of your own words to
explain the information. Your project could have been better if you had used the project
checklist, made it neater, had more details.

_________I (45/100) Incomplete. Your project did not show understanding of the
element and/or was missing too many requirements. Your project could have been better
if you had put more effort and planning into your idea. You needed to use more of your
own words to explain the information. Your project could have been better if you had
used the project checklist, made it neater, had more details.

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