Chemical Reactions Mini-Research Project
Chemical Reactions “Mini-Research Project”
The purpose of this project is two-fold. First, it will help you learn more about a type of chemical reaction. Second, it will show how that reaction is used in the real world.
You will be researching a ______combustion______reaction.
Your 8.5x11” poster should include:
- The title of your reaction
- One example of the reaction
- The names and formulas of the reactants
- The names and formulas of the products
- A model showing how the products become the reactants
- Does the reaction produce any type of energy? Heat? Light? Sound?
- Is this chemical reaction useful, harmful, or benign? What is it used for or when is it seen? For example, rusting metal is generally a negative event. An instant ice pack is a desired outcome.
- Pictures/Color/etc!
Chemical Reactions “Mini-Research Project”
The purpose of this project is two-fold. First, it will help you learn more about a type of chemical reaction. Second, it will show how that reaction is used in the real world.
You will be researching a ______synthesis______reaction.
Your 8.5x11” poster should include:
- The title of your reaction
- One example of the reaction
- The names and formulas of the reactants
- The names and formulas of the products
- A model showing how the products become the reactants
- Does the reaction produce any type of energy? Heat? Light? Sound?
- Is this chemical reaction useful, harmful, or benign? What is it used for or when is it seen? For example, rusting metal is generally a negative event. An instant ice pack is a desired outcome.
- Pictures/Color/etc!
Grading Rubric:
Student Creator: ______/ 15
3 / 1.5 / 0Reaction / Poster includes name, is colorful and has pictures. / Poster includes name, but is missing either color or pictures. / Poster is black & white, no pictures.
Reactants / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing reactants/reactants are incorrect.
Products / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing products/products are incorrect.
Model / Poster includes model showing how molecules are rearranged. / Poster doesn’t include a model showing how molecules are rearranged.
Use / Poster discusses the use/outcome of the reaction example. / Poster does not discuss the use/outcome of the reaction.
Grading Rubric:
Student Creator: ______/ 15
3 / 1.5 / 0Reaction / Poster includes name, is colorful and has pictures. / Poster includes name, but is missing either color or pictures. / Poster is black & white, no pictures.
Reactants / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing reactants/reactants are incorrect.
Products / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing products/products are incorrect.
Model / Poster includes model showing how molecules are rearranged. / Poster doesn’t include a model showing how molecules are rearranged.
Use / Poster discusses the use/outcome of the reaction example. / Poster does not discuss the use/outcome of the reaction.
Chemical Reactions “Mini-Research Project”
The purpose of this project is two-fold. First, it will help you learn more about a type of chemical reaction. Second, it will show how that reaction is used in the real world.
You will be researching a ______decomposition______reaction.
Your 8.5x11” poster should include:
- The title of your reaction
- One example of the reaction
- The names and formulas of the reactants
- The names and formulas of the products
- A model showing how the products become the reactants
- Does the reaction produce any type of energy? Heat? Light? Sound?
- Is this chemical reaction useful, harmful, or benign? What is it used for or when is it seen? For example, rusting metal is generally a negative event. An instant ice pack is a desired outcome.
- Pictures/Color/etc!
Chemical Reactions “Mini-Research Project”
The purpose of this project is two-fold. First, it will help you learn more about a type of chemical reaction. Second, it will show how that reaction is used in the real world.
You will be researching a ______single displacement______reaction.
Your 8.5x11” poster should include:
- The title of your reaction
- One example of the reaction
- The names and formulas of the reactants
- The names and formulas of the products
- A model showing how the products become the reactants
- Does the reaction produce any type of energy? Heat? Light? Sound?
- Is this chemical reaction useful, harmful, or benign? What is it used for or when is it seen? For example, rusting metal is generally a negative event. An instant ice pack is a desired outcome.
- Pictures/Color/etc!
Grading Rubric:
Student Creator: ______/ 15
3 / 1.5 / 0Reaction / Poster includes name, is colorful and has pictures. / Poster includes name, but is missing either color or pictures. / Poster is black & white, no pictures.
Reactants / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing reactants/reactants are incorrect.
Products / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing products/products are incorrect.
Model / Poster includes model showing how molecules are rearranged. / Poster doesn’t include a model showing how molecules are rearranged.
Use / Poster discusses the use/outcome of the reaction example. / Poster does not discuss the use/outcome of the reaction.
Grading Rubric:
Student Creator: ______/ 15
3 / 1.5 / 0Reaction / Poster includes name, is colorful and has pictures. / Poster includes name, but is missing either color or pictures. / Poster is black & white, no pictures.
Reactants / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing reactants/reactants are incorrect.
Products / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing products/products are incorrect.
Model / Poster includes model showing how molecules are rearranged. / Poster doesn’t include a model showing how molecules are rearranged.
Use / Poster discusses the use/outcome of the reaction example. / Poster does not discuss the use/outcome of the reaction.
Chemical Reactions “Mini-Research Project”
The purpose of this project is two-fold. First, it will help you learn more about a type of chemical reaction. Second, it will show how that reaction is used in the real world.
You will be researching a ______double displacement______reaction.
Your 8.5x11” poster should include:
- The title of your reaction
- One example of the reaction
- The names and formulas of the reactants
- The names and formulas of the products
- A model showing how the products become the reactants
- Does the reaction produce any type of energy? Heat? Light? Sound?
- Is this chemical reaction useful, harmful, or benign? What is it used for or when is it seen? For example, rusting metal is generally a negative event. An instant ice pack is a desired outcome.
- Pictures/Color/etc!
Grading Rubric:
Student Creator: ______/ 15
3 / 1.5 / 0Reaction / Poster includes name, is colorful and has pictures. / Poster includes name, but is missing either color or pictures. / Poster is black & white, no pictures.
Reactants / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing reactants/reactants are incorrect.
Products / Poster includes correct names and formulas / Poster includes names or formulas, but not both. / Poster is missing products/products are incorrect.
Model / Poster includes model showing how molecules are rearranged. / Poster doesn’t include a model showing how molecules are rearranged.
Use / Poster discusses the use/outcome of the reaction example. / Poster does not discuss the use/outcome of the reaction.