1. Element Baby Book Project
Procedure and Example

2. Congratulations!

3. Introduction
In this project you will adopt an element from the periodic table.
As the proud new parent of your element, you will create a baby book to remember each stage of your element’s life.
This project is worth 100 points!
Some parts will be completed in class others done at home

4. How and When? When: Introduction: 11-6-14
Class work: , , ,
Final Project due Date: Thursday
Presentation (small group):
Time line:
Research, Cover Page, pg 1 –
Page 2 & 3–
Page 4 & 5 –
Page 6 & 7 –
Page 8 & final touches – Finish over weekend

5. Process
Use the resources listed on your handout or google the element name.
avoid Wikipedia
During this process remember to include:
Color
Neatness
Check spelling and grammar
Fill the pages
Be creative!!!

6. Cover Page 2.5pts.
Name of element
Picture of the element (in everyday use)
Decorative cover

7. Cover page (poor) example
LITHIUM

8. Better EXAMPLE
Larry Lithium

9. Birth Certificate 20pts Name (name of the element) Lithium
Nickname (symbol) Li
Birth Date (date element discovered) 1817
Birth Weight (atomic Mass) amu
Birth Height (atomic number) 3
Race (type of element- metal, non-metal, metalloid) metal
Doctor (discoverer) Johan A. Arfvedson
Gender (state of matter at room temperature) solid
Place of birth (country of discovery) Sweden
Signature of Parent (that’s you!)
Make it look professional (border, seal of approval, etc...)

10. Birth Certificate examples Find a style you like and copy it with your elements info. (google images) or type it in yourself to a word document or draw one.

11. BIRTH CERTIFICATE This is to certify that LITHIUM
Birth Weight : amu Birth Height: 3
Race: Metal Gender: Solid Nickname: Li
Address: 2-1 Alkali Metal Drive
Was born in the year of 1817
in the country of Sweden.
Physician in attendance was Johan A. Arfvedson
Signature of Parent: Mrs. Register

12. Baby Ultrasound 10 pts. Create a Bohr model of your Element
Make sure to include the correct number of protons, neutrons and electrons
Correctly identify the electron configuration of your element

13. Either model is acceptable

14. Family Tree 6 pts.
Create a family tree to place with following information.
Family name (name of the group it belongs to alkali metals, halogens, etc.)
Brothers and sisters(names of the group members)
For each brother and sister include their electron dot configuration

15. Family Tree examples

16. The Alkali Metal Family, Group ICs Na K Rb Li Fr
Alkali Metals

17. Family portrait 6 pts.
Create a family portrait to show the uses of the family members
Family name (name of the group it belongs to alkali metals, halogens, etc.)
Brothers and sisters(names of the group members)
For each brother and sister draw them in a way that shows their common use
Must include at least 3 siblings

19. Element’s 1st Baby Picture
Draw a picture of your element in a way that shows its real-life uses.

21. Elements Personality 10pts.
In story, cartoon, poem, song, comic or other creative way to show your baby’s personality
Color
Density
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Crystal Structure

22. My baby’s Personality
Baby lithium has a silvery color that lets him shine like a diamond. He isn’t very dense at g/cm³. Don’t get him mad because his boiling point is 1347º C or 2456ºF. He might melt on you if you take his ice cream at 180°C or 356 °F. But overall he’s a great baby with a wonderful cubic crystal structure.