Project due: January 21, 2013
In this project you will adopt an element from the periodic table. The element that you choose must have an atomic number from 1- 96. As a proud parent of your element you will create a baby book to remember each stage of your elements life.
This project will count a TWO lab grades in science lab (200 pts total).
Sources of Information:
The periodic table in your book which you can access online
Encyclopedia
http://periodic.lanl.gov/index.shtml http://www.mii.org/periodic/miiperiodicchart.htm http://www.bayerus.com/MSMS/MSMS_Science_Fun/PeriodicTable/PeriodicTable.aspx http://www.ptable.com/ Complete all requirements!
Be Creative!
Be Neat!
Use Color!
Punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar must be accurate!
Do your personal best!
Element Baby Book Name___________________________ Grade Sheet
Check each one as you complete it.
Cover Page = 3 points Provided basic information ……………………………………………... + 3 ___________ o Name of element o Your name o Decorative cover
Page 1 = 20 points Written in paragraph form ……………………………………………… + 20 __________ o Name of element ( give your element a first name) o Nickname of element (symbol) o Birth date ( date element was discovered) o Birth weight (atomic mass) o Birth height (atomic number) o Race (type of element) o Attending physician (Discoverer) o Gender (state of matter at room temperature) o Place of birth (country of discovery) o Personality (emotions: boiling point and melting point)
Page 2 = 2 points Provided basic information …………………………………………… + 2 _____________ Fill out birth certificate and have parents sign
Page 3 = 10 points Picture of element ……………………………………………………… + 10 ____________ o # of protons is body o # of neutrons is legs o # of electrons is arm o Atomic number is head
Page 4 = 15 points Draw a picture of all family members