Adopt-An-Element



Adopt-An-Element

Research Project

Name:___________________________________ Class Period__________________

Requirements:

1.) Complete an Adopt An Element information sheet. (25 points)

Information sheet must be neatly written in blue or black ink and contain all of the required information.

2.) Create a poster advertisement for your element. (40 points)

The poster may be created on the computer (use white or colored paper) or by hand on 9x12 inch construction paper. The advertisement must include the element’s name, symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, cost, and a rhyming advertising slogan that describes one or more of its important uses. The advertisement must be neat, colorful, and contain all information listed above. Also required are two images or pictures of your element as they relate to your advertisement theme; how they are used.

3) Present your slogan to an advertising firm (25points) On a separate sheet of paper, you will explain your slogan, as if you were going to present it to an advertising firm to use to market this element. They must understand what this element can be used for why this element is so valuable. Use the PEEL Format. You must use 3 of the 5 interesting facts in your “pitch” to prove why they MUST market this element using your ad.

4.) Finally, present your poster and advertising slogan to the class (10 points) You will “pitch” your element to the class. Tell what the 3 interesting facts are and explain your slogan.

Example of poster/advertisement:

Your ad must follow the

same format as this example.

Images and pictures may be placed

where appropriate.

Project Due Date:

___________________________________

You will find all of the elements

At the following web address:



Go to Kid Zone, then

choose Chemistry Links

Adopt An Element Name_________________________

Fact Sheet Element______________________

Symbol Atomic Number Atomic Mass

__________ ______________ ____________

# of Protons # of Neutrons # of Electrons

__________ ______________ ____________

Melting Point Boiling Point Freezing Point

__________°C ___________°C ___________°C

Classification at Room Temperature: Solid Liquid Gas

(circle the correct one)

Origin of Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Discovered by ____________________________________________in the year ___________.

Interesting Info: Include important uses, interesting facts, common compounds, etc.

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5.

Adopt - An – Element

Rubric

Information Sheet: ________ 25 Points

(Neatly written, black or blue ink, contains all required information)

Poster: _________ 40 Points

(Neat, colorful, contains all required information, slogan, 2 drawings)

Advertisement: _________ 25 Points

(Uses PEEL Format, has all necessary components, neatly written)

Class Presentation: _________10 Points

(“Pitched” element using 3 interesting facts and slogan, spoke loud and clear)

Overall Grade: _________100 points

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33. 74.9

As

Arsenic

Arsenic’s a sure fire way

to deal with a nasty rat.

It works better than

a mean old cat!

Cost = $3.20 for 1 gram

Bill Nye

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