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Adopt an Element INTRODUCTION 2 Let's put your knowledge to the test and see how resourceful you can be. You will adopt an element found on the periodic table and conduct research to create an “All About Me” PowerPoint presentation. Your PowerPoint presentation will then be presented in class to help others learn more about your adopted element.

Adopt an Element OBJECTIVES 3 You will study the periodic table and identify an element you would like to learn more about. You will determine its grouping, period, atomic number, atomic mass and other pertinent information that helps you identify the element. You will determine its properties and practical uses. You will discover some fun facts about your element. Your will assemble a PowerPoint presentation on your element. You will present your inquiry to the class when completed.

Adopt An Element TASK 4 Choose an element that you know little about from the periodic table.  Choose from the first 20 elements on the periodic table.  You are not allowed to choose the following elements:  Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen Create a PowerPoint presentation that will inform others about your adopted element using the guidelines provided within the web quest. (Reference pages 8-13.) Upon completion you will evaluate your final project and submit it for grading. Remember to be creative, be resourceful and have fun !

Adopt an Element MATERIALS NEEDED 5 Computer. Ear buds or Headphones. Pen or Pencil. Microsoft Office PowerPoint. Presentation Software. USB or Flash Drive. Science Booklets.  Chapter 4: Elements and the Periodic Table  Chapter 5: Atoms & Bonding (Section I Only) Websites.  Links to websites have been provided within the web quest to assist you with completing your project. (Reference pages 13 & 14.)

Adopt an Element PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines 6 Be creative and be resourceful. Utilize the approved list of resources to assist you in completing your project. (Reference pages 13 & 14 ) You may choose your own design for the PowerPoint presentation. Create your own or find pictures to use in your presentation. Be sure you have all the required criteria included in your presentation. When presentation is completed submit it via with a completed self evaluation rubric. (Reference pages ) READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE WEB QUEST BEFORE STARTING THE PROJECT.

Adopt and Element Important Dates 7 Wednesday, November 18 th  Due: Submit the name of your adopted element by the end of class. (Reference page 9.)  Class time will be provided to work on assignment.  Assigned as homework Thursday, November 19, 2015  No class today.  Assigned as homework Friday, November 20, 2015  Class time will be provided to work on project.  Assigned as homework Monday, November 23, 2015 (Block Scheduling)  No class today.  Assigned as homework. Tuesday, November 24, 2015 (Block Scheduling)  Due : Oral Presentation  Due: Self –Evaluation Rubric  Due: Final Submission If you have additional questions about your project please Mrs. Sulzer at Use your time wisely. Consider utilizing your study hall time and time at home to work on your projects. If you need additional assistance with your presentation consider making an appointment with your teacher during AM or PM academy.

Where do I begin? Step 1: The Periodic Table Where do I begin? Step 1: The Periodic Table Where do I find the information? PERIODIC TABLE Let’s re-familiarize ourselves with the elements within the periodic table. Be sure to use the links provided to explore your element using the interactive periodic table. Choose your element. RESOURCES The following resources have been provided to assist you in getting started. Video: Let’s meet the elements. video/meet-the-elements- they-might-be-giants video/meet-the-elements- they-might-be-giants Interactive Periodic table: table/video table/video 8 Adopt an Element PROCESS

Step 2: Certificate of Adoption Step 2: Certificate of Adoption Resources Complete a certificate of adoption and submit it to your teacher. Click on the “Certificate of Adoption” to create your own. Cut and paste the certificate in a word document, complete and to schools.org Example Certificate 9 Adopt an Element PROCESS cont.

10 Step 3:Creating your PowerPoint Presentation The PowerPoint presentation should include the following: Slide #1- Cover Page  Student ‘s name, date, name of the element and a picture that is relevant to your topic. Slide # 2 – Vital Statistics  Birth name, birth date, parent(s)- who discovered, the element, group name, family name, nickname(symbol), birth weight (atomic mass). Slide #3 – Physical Description  What does your element look like?  Is it a liquid, gas, or a solid?  Include a picture of your element.

Adopt an Element PROCESS cont. 11 Step 3: Creating your Power Point Presentation cont. Slide # 4 –What are the melting, boiling and freezing points of your element?  Add pictures/ graphics. Slide #5–Periodic Table Card  What does your element look like on the periodic table?  Where can we find your element on the periodic table?  Identify its group number and period number. Slide # 6 Electron Dot Diagram  Create an electron dot diagram of your element. Slide #7- Who are your elements neighbors?  Provide the periodic table card?  Include their names, symbols, where they are located in relation to your adopted element?  Name one interesting fact for each neighboring element.

Adopt an Element PROCESS cont. 12 Step 3: Creating your Power Point Presentation cont. Slide #8- What does the atom look like for this element?  Draw a picture that shows the nucleus, protons, neutrons, electrons and the number of energy levels.  Label your atom. Slide #9- Chemical Compounds  Who does your element like to hang out with?  What other elements does your element bond with to create new elements?  Provide three (3) examples.

Adopt an Element PROCESS cont. 13 Step 3: Creating your Power Point Presentation cont. Slide #10 – The Elements Importance  Why did you choose your element?  Explain why the element is important.  Provide two everyday common uses for your element. Slide #11- List of Favorites  Find a video that features your element and provide the link.  Find a song that has been written about your element and provide the link?  Find a game that helps us learn more about your element and provide the link? Slide #12- Self Evaluation Rubric  Cut and paste the evaluation rubric provided within the web quest, complete and submit it with your project. (Reference pages 15-16).

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Articles/News Meet 115, the Newest Element on the Periodic Table  science-chemistry-115-element-ununpentium-periodic-table/ science-chemistry-115-element-ununpentium-periodic-table/ New element set to join the periodic table: Scientists confirm that the super-heavy element 117 DOES exist  /New-element-set-join-periodic-table-Scientists- confirm-super-heavy-element-177-DOES-exist.htmlhttp:// /New-element-set-join-periodic-table-Scientists- confirm-super-heavy-element-177-DOES-exist.html Party of Two Is Seated at the Periodic Table  Games Adopt an Element Resources

Adopt an Element Self- Evaluation Rubric- 30 pts 16 Criteria for Grading Target 5-4 points Acceptable 3- 2 points Unacceptable 1-0 points Subtotal Score Identification of an element 5 points All three criteria have been met. Element has been identified Adoption certificate has been submitted. Picture of the element has been identified. Two out of the three criteria been met.  Element has been identified  Adoption certificate has been submitted.  Picture of the element has been identified. At least one of the three criteria has been met. Element has been identified Adoptions certificate has been submitted. Picture of the element has been identified. PowerPoint Presentation 5 points Includes all research criteria, all 11 slides and a self evaluation rubric. Includes 5-7 of the 112 slides and a self evaluation rubric. Includes 0-4 out of the 11 slides and a self evaluation rubric. Content Accuracy 5 pts All facts displayed and/ or discussed were accurate. Facts were very interesting and were understandable by the reader and/or listener. Some of the facts displayed and/ or discussed are accurate Facts were somewhat interesting and were understandable by the reader and or listener. Very few or none of the facts were accurate, Many or none of the facts were interesting and it was difficult for the reader and/or listener to understand. Complete the self evaluation form. Cut and paste the document into your final draft of your PowerPoint Presentation. Highlight the grade you think you should receive for each criteria, calculate your total score and submit.

17 Criteria for Grading Target 5-4 points Acceptable 3- 2 points Unacceptable 1-0 points Subtotal Score Oral Presentation Skills 5 points Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes. Movements seem fluid and help the audience visualize. Student displays relaxed, self- confident nature about self, with no mistakes. Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes. Made movements or gestures that enhance articulation. Makes minor mistakes, but quickly recovers from them; displays little or no tension. Minimal to no eye contact with audience, as entire report is read from notes. Minimal to no movement or descriptive gestures. Displays mild to a great deal of tension and nervousness is obvious; has trouble recovering from mistakes. Research: Used Time Wisely 5 points Student was on task and actively engaged in the project. Student was somewhat on task and actively engaged in the project. Student was off task and was not actively engaged in the project. Grammar & Mechanics 5 points Excellent control of surface features (grammar, format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and headings.). Some errors in grammar, format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and headings. Serious errors in grammar, format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and headings. Total Score Adopt an Element Self- Evaluation Rubric- 30 pts Submit your completed PowerPoint project to