Chemistry A- Element Project Name: ______Hour: _____
It’s Elemental, Dear Watson
Element Portfolio Project
Driving Question “How do the properties and/or structure of an element (or compound) impact how we use it?”
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Chemistry A- Element Project Name: ______Hour: _____
The Element Portfolio Project
Purpose:
To create a website “portfolio” about an element that answers the driving question, “How do the properties and/or structure of an element (or compound) impact how we use it?”. You will add to this portfolio throughout our units on the periodic table, atomic structure and compounds. Near the end of the trimester you will share your findings in an exhibition style presentation.
Guidelines:
1. For this project you must work individually.
· You will periodically be placed in groups for feedback and peer evaluation.
2. Choose an element that you will focus on all trimester (think backwards by looking at the presentation topics listed in this packet).
· The element must one of the first 36 elements listed on the periodic table.
· In other words, in one of the first four rows or no larger than Krypton.
Requirements:
1. Create a description of your element using Glogster, a free website that creates interactive posters.
· Find resources for your project on Mrs. Crane’s website
· You must use at least 2 of the provided resources
· Include the following in your description:
o Word description of element:
§ What group or “family” does your element belong to? (alkali metals, halogens etc.)
§ Physical characteristics-color, hard/soft, lustrous/dull, brittle/malleable, reactive/non-reactive, metal/metalloid/nonmetal etc.
o Visual description of element:
§ A picture of your element.
§ The chemical symbol of your element with the mass and atomic number labeled
· You must cite (give credit to) any articles or website you use for information or pictures.
· Once you have created your Glogster, you will create a Weebly website and put a link to your Glogster on your Weebly.
2. Create electron configurations (complete AND abbreviated) of your element using Easel.ly, a free online tool for creating visuals, and include a link to it on your Weebly website.
· CLEARLY LABEL: the chemical symbol, mass, atomic number, all 3 parts of the configuration and the noble gas of the abbreviated configuration.
· Do not forget to include BOTH complete AND abbreviated configurations.
3. Create a video or animation that explains one way we use your element (or a compound of your element)
o Research your element/compound:
· Find resources for your project on Mrs. Crane’s website- You should use as many as possible.
· Use the graphic organizer provided to organize your research.
· Put together ideas from multiple articles and apply those ideas in order to answer the driving question “How do the properties and/or structure of an element (or compound) impact how we use it?”
o Prepare your video or animation using digital tools:
· Utilize at least 1 of the following tools in your presentation
o GoAnimate- create animated videos (we have a school license for this)
o Pixton- digital comic strip maker (free)
o Powtoon- animated videos and presentations (free version available)
o You are welcome to use a tool not listed but please ask for approval before starting
o Tips for a good video
· Read or watch as many of the provided sources as possible to get a full understanding of your element/compound and how it is used.
· Put the ideas from the sources in your own words- otherwise it will be confusing for your classmates and is considered plagiarizing!
· Citation of all sources used (give credit to the articles or websites you used)
· If you include a picture or video clip must have a caption underneath summarizing the important ideas. You might choose to only show certain parts of a video if it is long.
· Answer the driving question: “How do the properties and/or structure of an element (or compound) impact our daily lives?”
4. Each student must submit a reflection based on your topic and how you put your project together. You will find the reflection questions in an online document linked on the bottom of the project page of on website.
5. This project will be worth 60 points and will be based on the attached rubric.
EXTRA CHALLENGE OPTIONS:
Create a Bohr diagram of your element using Easel.ly, a free online tool for creating visuals, and include a link to it on your Weebly website.
· CLEARLY LABEL: the nucleus, shells, protons, neutrons and electrons (with arrows or a key).
Create Lewis dot diagrams for the atom AND ion of your element using Easel.ly, a free online tool for creating visuals, and include a link to it on your Weebly website.
· The ion diagram must include brackets and a charge written as a superscript.
· The Easel.ly must explain what the dots represent and if the ion is a cation or an anion.
Chemistry A- Element Project Name: ______Hour: _____
“It’s Elemental, Dear Watson” Project
Glogster Rubric
CATEGORY / Absent(0) / Novice(1) / Apprentice(2-3) / Master(4-5) / SelfAssessment / Teacher
Assessment
Element
Word Description / Majority of description is missing, incomplete and/or extremely inaccurate. Cannot be understood by a science teacher.
0 / Very basic description addresses only 1-3 descriptors and/or includes several inaccuracies. Difficult for a science teacher to understand.
1 / Moderately complete description addresses 4-7 descriptors with no more than two inaccuracies. May not contain proper citation of sources.
2 3 / Accurate, thorough description addresses all required descriptors. Must contain proper citation of sources. Can be understood by a science student.
4 5
Element Visual Description / Picture and chemical symbol are both missing, incomplete and/or inaccurate
0 / Either picture OR chemical symbol are missing, incomplete and/or inaccurate
1 / Both picture and chemical symbol are present, but labels are missing or inaccurate
2 3 / Both picture and chemical symbol are present and accurately labeled.
4 5
Creativity of Glogster / Glogster is not completed, not linked to Weebly or clearly plagiarized.
0 / Glogster lacks organization or shows only basic features such as text and shapes.
1 / Glogster is organized, thoughtful and utilizes at least three features such as text, shapes and images.
2 3 / Glogster is especially unique or creative in a way that engages the audience and utilizes at least four features such as text, shapes, images and videos.
4 5
Glogster Self-Assessment
The Glogster is worth 15 points. In the “self assessment” column on the rubric, honestly and fairly self assess the number of points you earned. Total these points below. On the day the Glogster is due, submit this sheet to Mrs. Crane.
Your Name:______points:_____/15
Teacher Assessment
______/15 points
“It’s Elemental, Dear Watson” Project
Easel.ly Rubric
CATEGORY / Absent(0) / Novice(1) / Apprentice(2-3) / Master(4-5) / SelfAssessment / Teacher
Assessment
Electron Configuration / Electron congfiguration is not completed or visible on Weebly, or is clearly plagiarized. This includes uploading an image from the internet instead of creating your own.
0 / Configuration includes several inaccuracies such as number of electrons, order of orbitals or noble gas. May not include both complete and abbreviated. Difficult for a science teacher to understand.
1 / Configuration includes one inaccuracy and/or may not be labeled. Includes both complete and abbreviated. Can be understood by a student with a good understanding of science.
2 3 / Configuration is accurate and contains labeling that is easy to understand. Includes both complete and abbreviated. Can be understood by a student with a basic knowledge of science.
4 5
Creativity of Easel.ly / Easel.ly is not completed, not linked to Weebly or clearly plagiarized. This includes uploading an image from the internet instead of using Easel.ly
0 / Easel.ly lacks organization or shows only basic features such as text and shapes.
1 / Easel.ly is organized, thoughtful and utilizes at least three features such as text, shapes and background.
2 3 / Easel.ly is especially unique or creative in a way that engages the audience and utilizes at least four features such as text, shapes, background and objects.
4 5
Easel.ly Self-Assessment
The Easel.ly is worth 10 points. In the “self assessment” column on the rubric, honestly and fairly self assess the number of points you earned. Total these points below. On the day the Easel.ly is due, submit this sheet to Mrs. Crane.
Your Name:______points:_____/10
Teacher Assessment
______/10 points
“It’s Elemental, Dear Watson” Project
Video/Animation Rubric
CATEGORY / Absent(0) / Novice(1) / Apprentice(2-3) / Master(4-5) / SelfAssessment / Teacher
Assessment
Research of Compound / Little or no research of the topic is present. No sources cited.
0 / Very little research used, and/or includes several inaccuracies. Only 1 or 2 source cited.
1 / Research is mostly accurate and shows a basic understanding of key ideas. Research is cited within the text. 3-5 sources cited.
2 3 / Research is accurate, thorough and is cited within the text. 6 or more sources cited.
4 5
Answering the Driving Question / Majority of explanation is missing, incomplete and/or extremely inaccurate. Cannot be understood by a science teacher.
0 / Very basic explanation. Does not include scientific ideas and/or includes several inaccuracies, Difficult for a science teacher to understand.
1 / Moderately complete explanation. Addresses scientific ideas with no more than two inaccuracies. Can be understood by a student with a good understanding of science.
2 3 / Accurate, thorough explanation. Addresses all related scientific ideas and supports with examples or images where appropriate. Shows evidence of critical thinking and synthesizing ideas from multiple sources.
4 5
Creativity of Video (Powtoon, GoAnimate or Pixton) / Video is not completed, not linked to Weebly or clearly plagiarized.
0 / Video lacks organization or shows only basic features of selected digital tool.
1 / Organized, thoughtful video that uses multiple features of selected digital tool.
2 3 / Meets and exceeds apprentice criteria PLUS is especially unique or creative in a way that engages the audience.
4 5
Video/Animation Self-Assessment
The Video is worth 15 points. In the “self assessment” column on the rubric, honestly and fairly self assess the number of points you earned. Total these points below. On the day the videos are due, submit this sheet to Mrs. Crane.
Your Name:______points:_____/15
Teacher Assessment
______/15 points
“It’s Elemental, Dear Watson” Project
Presentation and Reflection Rubric
CATEGORY / Absent(0) / Novice(1) / Apprentice(2-3) / Master(4-5) / Critical Friends PeerAssessment / Teacher
Assessment
Explanation of Ideas and Information / Student did not present project.
0 / Does not present information clearly. Audience cannot follow the explanation provided.
1 / Presents information in a way to may be clear or understandable to a science teacher, but not necessarily to a student.
2 3 / Presents information in a way that is clear to all audience members (students and teachers)
4 5
Eyes & Body / Student did not present project.
0 / Does not look at audience, reads directly from notes or slides. Lacks poise and confidence (fidgets, slouches or appears nervous).
1 / Makes infrequent eye contact, reads notes or slides most of the time. Shows some poise and confidence (only a little fidgeting or slouching).
2 3 / Keeps eye contact with audience most of the time, only glances at notes or slides. Looks poised and confident.
4 5
Voice / Student did not present project.
0 / Mumbles or speaks too quickly or slowly, speaks too softly to be understood or frequently uses filler words such as “uh, um, so, and, like”.
1 / Speaks clearly most of the time, speaks loudly enough for the audience to hear most of the time, but may be monotone or occasionally uses filler words.
2 3 / Speaks clearly, not too quickly or slowly, speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear, rarely uses filler words.
4 5
CATEGORY / Absent(0) / Novice(1) / Apprentice(2-3) / Master(4-5) / Self
Assessment / Teacher
Assessment
Project Reflection / Reflection is not completed, not submitted through the online form or clearly plagiarized.
0 / Reflection includes very basic, short responses or answers less than 5 of the required questions.
1 / Reflection includes moderately thoughtful responses and answers at least 6 of the required questions.
2 3 / Reflection shows a high level of thinking in response to all of the required questions.
4 5
Presentation and Reflection Teacher Assessment ______/20 points
Final Project Assessment Sheet
On the day the projects are due SUBMIT ALL FOUR RUBRICS AND THIS SHEET STAPLED TOGETHER.
This will be return to you with a grade and any final comments.
Your Name:______Hour: _____
Glogster _____/15
Easel.ly _____/10
Video/Animation _____/15
Presentation and Reflection _____/20
Project Total: ______/60 points
Chemistry A- Element Project Name: ______Hour: _____
Re-Grading Procedure and Forms
Instructions: If you would like to improve a section of your project based on feedback, you should complete ONE of the following forms and attach it to the project rubric when you submit the NEXT section of your project for grading.
Please re-grade!Name:______
Hour: ______
What section of the project would you like to have re-graded? (circle one)
Glogster Electron Configuration
Video/Animation
What have you done to improve your project? / Please re-grade!
Name:______
Hour: ______
What section of the project would you like to have re-graded? (circle one)
Glogster Electron Configuration
Video/Animation
What have you done to improve your project?
Please re-grade!
Name:______
Hour: ______
What section of the project would you like to have re-graded? (circle one)
Glogster Electron Configuration
Video/Animation
What have you done to improve your project? / Please re-grade!
Name:______
Hour: ______
What section of the project would you like to have re-graded? (circle one)
Glogster Electron Configuration
Video/Animation
What have you done to improve your project?
Topics for your Video or Animation