Instructions: You this template to create the sides for your element cube. Here are some directions on how to work on this project in Microsoft Word.

  1. To pick up project template:
  2. Go to Mrs. Jackson’s Website:
  1. To save your project:
  2. Click on “Save As”
  3. Click on little arrow in the window at the top of the box
  4. Find the “Jackson” file underneath MS CLASSES and click on it
  5. Click on your class period.
  6. Chose the folder that says “Adopt an Element Project”.
  7. Choose this folder and type in the name of your document- It should be your First Initial and Last Name (Example: MJackson)
  8. Click on “Save”
  9. ALWAYS make sure to save your work! You can follow these instructions to save to a memory stick too. Simply choose your memory stick from the list.
  1. If you accidentally delete a text box:
  2. Go to “Insert” and choose “text box”
  3. To resize the text box, double click on it and choose “size”. Then, type in 6.7 for width and length.
  4. To change the line or fill of a text box, double click on it and choose “line” or “fill”
  1. To make bullets, click on the bullets icon in your formatting toolbar. To change bullets, go to “Format” – “Bullets”
  1. To bring up different toolbars, right click in the gray area at the top of the page. Choose “drawing” or “formatting”.
  1. To draw shapes:
  2. Make sure your “drawing” toolbar is showing.
  3. Choose “autoshapes” or other shapes on toolbar
  4. To change the line or fill of a shape, double click on it and choose “line” or “fill”
  1. To cut and paste”
  2. Highlight words and right click or right click on picture
  3. Choose “copy”
  4. Go to place in document where you want to put the object, right click and choose “paste”
  1. To cite your resources (all pictures and text from the internet):
  2. Create a text box
  3. Copy and paste the actual Web-site address into the text box (google images is NOT the actual address!)

Side 1 – Your Element

-This side of your cube will look like the element’s box on the periodic table.

-YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME(s) AND CLASS PERIOD!


Side 2 –Bohr-Rutherford Model

-Find or draw a Bohr-Rutherford model of your element showing protons, neutrons and electrons.

-Use a key or labels.

-Make sure your electrons are in the correct energy levels and protons and neutrons are visible in the nucleus.


Side 3 – Element Properties

-In bullet form, list the chemical properties of your element. (Include 3 - 5 properties).

-In bullet form, list the physical properties of your element. (Include 3 - 5 properties).

-Include at least one picture representing a chemical or physical property.

-Make sure you have a title for each set of properties.


Side 4 – History of the Element

-In paragraph form (5 -7 sentences), write the history of your element. You might include some of these topics: who discovered your element, when and where and how it was discovered, the importance of the element in the past.

-Include at least one picture showing historical information about the element.


Side 5 – Uses in Industry

-In paragraph form (5 – 7 sentences), describe how your element is used. You might include some of these topics: one or more uses, how the element is manufactured, costs of using your element, importance of your element to economies throughout the world.

-Include at least one picture showing how your element is used.


Side 6 – Fun and Fascinating Facts

-In bullet form, choose 3 - 5 interesting facts that you have not used elsewhere on your project.