Name:______Date:______
Chemistry-2 Period______
Chapter 3 Chapter Challenge (Alternate Assessment)
2nd Proposal due______30 points
· This challenge will be done individually—one per person, so there is no need to put a group together.
· Please read pages 247-249 in your red book. Your Chapter Challenge is to create a unique piece of artwork utilizing one or more of the techniques that we have attempted so far in this chapter. This artwork piece will be accompanied by a museum pamphlet that describes the chemistry involved in the creation of the piece.
1. What activities from Chapter 3 have we done so far? Thoroughly complete the table below. 8 points
Activity # and Name / Summarize what was done in the activity. / How can this be taken into consideration in the creation of a piece of artwork?Activity 1
“What makes something art?”
Activity 2
“Choice of media for durability?”
Activity 3
“Chemical behavior of metals.”
Activity 4
“Physical behavior of metals.”
Activity 5
“Clay”
Activity 6
“Paint”
Activity 7
“Dye”
Activity 8
“How does stained glass get its color?”
2. Read the sample art project ideas and then pick one sample from each activity and explain the chemistry. 7 points
Activity # and Name / Sample Ideas to do for your art project / Pick one of the samples from each Activity and explain at least two Chemistry principals.Activity 2
“Choice of media for durability?” / 1. Test different acids and bases with indicator paper(s) and arrange in a design.
2. Take pictures around town/cemetery of how different types of materials are affected by acid rain
3. Corrode different metals using common acids and bases.
Activity 3
“Chemical behavior of metals.” / 1. Use batteries to power art made out of lights.
2. Make a design out of copper and iron wire and explain why iron will rust and copper will turn green.
Activity 4
“Physical behavior of metals.” / 1. Make designs out of different types of metal wire.
2. Make something out of pre- and/or post-1982 pennies.
3. Make copper, zinc, brass pennies.
Activity 5
“Clay” / 1. Make sculptures out of the three types of clay we used.
2. Make stop animation short movie.
Activity 6
“Paint” / 1. Paint a picture using water colors paints.
2. Paint a picture using oil paints.
3. Paint a picture using paint made from sidewalk chalk.
Activity 7
“Dye” / 1. Dye different types of fabric (cotton, wool, polyester, nylon).
2. Stain fabric and show how detergent removes the stain.
Activity 8
“How does stained glass get its color?” / 1. Use colored glass and make a mosaic picture.
2. Make a sculpture out of glass tubing.
3. What type of artwork have you decided on for your chapter challenge (painting, sculpture, pottery, woodwork, etc)? 3 points At this point, you must commit to a specific project.
4. What is the title of your artwork piece? 2 points
5. Planning your Project: 10 points
Below are the standards of excellence for this challenge. Pay special attention to make sure that your project contains each one of the aspects listed below. In the blank chart that follows, apply all of these aspects to your individual project and give a detailed explanation of what will be included.
Aspect / How will you fulfill the criteria of excellence from the page before with your project?
1. How will you demonstrate the technique of how your artwork was made?
a. in the pamphlet and
b. large photo board / a.
b.
2. The original piece of artwork
a. What type of artwork is it?
b. What inspired its creation?
c. How does the work represent you? / a.
b.
c.
3. Pamphlet:
a. Picture of artwork/title of artwork
b. What science concepts are related to your artwork? (At least 3)
c. How was the artwork created? Describe the procedures or methods you used. / a.
b.
c.
4. Effectiveness of Display ( Photo Board and how to displayed your artwork):
a. How will the artwork be displayed at the lab space?
b. What will accompany the piece of artwork at the space? / a.
b.