Chemistry Unit Project – Science 8



4914900-345440So far in our Chemistry unit we’ve focused on 3 main concepts:Different states of matterKinetic molecular theoryAtomic theoryThe real question is, why do we care about these concepts, and what do they mean for us in our everyday lives? This is what you’ll be exploring essentially in this next unit project. You can either pick a question from the various topics I’ve provided below, or you can choose a topic of your own, and generate your own question to explore. SportsWhat is so special about carbon-fibre soccer balls compared to regular soccer balls? Are they better and why? EnvironmentWhat is unique/important about the smog-free project?What is the difference/benefit of man-made diamonds vs. natural diamonds?ArtWhat is the difference between oil, and water based paints?How do we examine what’s underneath paintings to expose different layers below it?How do we detect forgery paintings?How are paintings refurbished?CosmeticsWhat is the difference between drug store make-up and expensive name-brand make-up? Why?TechnologyHow do we make devices become touch screens?FashionWhat is the difference/benefit between synthetic vs. natural fibres in clothing?You are allowed to complete this project individually, or in partners. You will your present your findings in another gallery walk on either January 31st, or February 2nd. STRUCTURE OF RESEARCH PROJECTBackground InformationWho______________________________________________________________________________?What _____________________________________________________________________________?When ____________________________________________________________________________?Where ___________________________________________________________________________?Why _____________________________________________________________________________?How_____________________________________________________________________________?Big Question_________________________________________________________________________________________ (Either one of the suggestions above or one you develop on your own)Big IdeaHow does your topic relate to either different states of matter, kinetic molecular theory, or atomic theory?This is where you will be focusing most of your time in efforts with regard to research and content.This section should be MINIMUM and paragraph in length.JANUARYBlock 2 & 419-Choose Topic-Brainstorm background questions20-Research background questions21-Research background questions22-Research background questions23-Finish researching background questions-Start researching Big Question2425-Finish researching Big Question-Start answering Bid Idea26-Work on Big Idea27-Work on Big Idea28-Finish Big idea-Work on presentation29-Finish presentation-Work on Script3031-Finish Script- Practice presentationFeb 1Feb 2-GALLERY WALKJANUARYBlock 319-Choose Topic-Brainstorm background questions20-Research background questions21-Research background questions22-Research background questions23-Finish researching background questions-Start researching Big Question2425-Finish researching Big Question-Start answering Bid Idea26-Work on Big Idea27-Finish Big Idea28-Work on presentation-Work on script29-Finish presentation-Finish Script-Practice presentation3031-First round of GALLERY WALKFeb 1Feb 2-Second round of GALLERY WALK ................
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