Adopt-An-Element

Requirements:

1. 4-5 min Presentation on Elements: (55 pts)

· Your presentation must include the following information: Element name, Symbol, Atomic #, Atomic Mass, Melting Point, Boiling Point, and Normal Phase. Then add at least 6 different facts such as: Appearance, Cost, Nonmetal/Metal/Metalloid, Origin of Name, Discovery & Date, Uses, Where it’s found, Interesting Information.

· It is strongly encouraged to make a PowerPoint to teach your information; however, if you choose not to, you will need to bring in 2 pictures of your element for the class to see.

· NOTE: You will be graded on the length of the presentation – if you go over or under, you will be docked.

2. Test Questions: (15 pts)

· You will create 4 tests questions, which must follow this format: 2 multiple choice and 2 T/F. Test questions will be typed out 1-4 and then an answer key MUST be included at the bottom of the paper

3. Complete the Adopt-An-Element information sheet. (30 pts)

· You may use a variety of reference sources. Possible ideas are encyclopedias, science catalogs, magazines, and internet sites*. Information sheets must be neat, written in black ink, and contain all the information requested. You also need to provide a list of your sources on the back of your information sheet. A minimum of three sources are required.

*Excellent Internet Sites:

· http://chemistry.about.com/library/blperiodictable.htm

· www.webelements.com

· http://www.chemicalelements.com/

Adopt-An-Element

Fact Sheet

Name ______

Element ______

Cost = ______for ______

Classification: ○Nonmetal ○Metal ○Metalloid

Origin of Name ______

Discovered by ______in ______(year)

Symbol Atomic Number Atomic Mass

______

Melting Point Boiling Point Normal Phase

______oC ______oC ______

Interesting Info: May include important uses, interesting facts, appearance, etc.

Write down references on the back of this paper

(must have at least 3 different sources)!!!

Grade Sheet

Name ______

Time Started:______

Time Ended: ______

Requirements:

1) 4-5 min Presentation on Element:

a. Prepared to present (10pts)

b. Time (10 pts): ______

c. PP or Pictures (10 pts): ______

d. Professional/ Delivery (20 pts): ______

e. Included Correct Information (5 pts): ______

2) Test Questions:

a. Correct Format (5 pts) ______

b. Test Questions (5 pts) ______

c. Answer Key (5 pts) ______

3) Complete an Adopt-An-Element information sheet:

a. Filled out completely (20pts) ______

b. 3 separate sources used (10) ______

Total Points = ______out of 100 = ______% A B C D F

Comments:

Adopt An Element

Project List Teacher Information

Hydrogen ______

Helium ______

Lithium ______

Beryllium ______

Boron ______

Carbon ______

Nitrogen ______

Oxygen ______

Fluorine ______

Neon ______

Sodium ______

Magnesium ______

Aluminum ______

Silicon ______

Phosphorus ______

Sulfur ______

Chlorine ______

Argon ______

Potassium ______

Calcium ______

Titanium ______

Vanadium ______

Chromium ______

Iron ______

Cobalt ______

Nickel ______

Copper ______

Zinc ______

Gallium ______

Arsenic ______

Selenium ______

Bromine ______

Krypton ______

Silver ______

Cadmium ______

Tin ______

Antimony ______

Iodine ______

Xenon ______

Tungsten ______

Platinum ______

Gold ______

Mercury ______

Lead ______

Radon ______

Uranium ______