Organic molecules rubric

Organic Chemistry Project: Designing molecules

In order to understand the complexity and shape of an organic molecule you and your partner will be constructing a 3-D version of a selected organic compound.

The project will have four parts:
A blueprint of the molecule you will construct
The molecule
A legend explaining the structure of the molecule
A paragraph explaining the importance of the molecule

This project will count as one lab grade. A sample grade sheet is on the back.

Some possible molecules:

Caffeine
Theobromine
Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Naproxen (Aleve)
DEET
Octyl acetate
Isopentyl acetate
Ethyl butyrate
Methyl butyrate
Methyl salicylate
Isobutyl formate
Citral
Cinnamon aldehyde
Vanillin
Testosterone
Estradiol

Cholesterol
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Pseudophedrine
Methamphetamine
AZT
Nonoxynol-9
Nicotine
Valium
LSD
Mescaline
Psilocybin
Novocaine
Ecstasy (MDMA)
THC
Buckyballs

Helpful Internet Resources: http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?page=molecules http://www.chemfinder.com http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDAHome.html http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/mom/

Grading Sheet

Names ___________________________________________________________________

I. Blueprint All atoms and bonds are accurately represented 4 pts _____ Bond angles are accurately represented 3 pts _____ Drawing has title & is neat and clear 3 pts _____ Total: 10 pts _____

II. Molecular Model Atoms are correct 10 pts _____ Bonds and angles are correct 10 pts _____ Molecule is neat and sturdy 5 pts _____ Molecule is colorful / creative 5 pts _____
Total: 30 pts _____

III. Legend / Labeling Identity of all atoms is clearly indicated 4 pts _____ Functional groups labeled (if present) 3 pts _____ Legend is typed & labeling is neat 3 pts _____ Total: