Project - Element Inquiry
Learning Intentions
- To learn to provide proper references for scientific work.
- To learn to communicate scientific information accurately and clearly.
Description
In a group of 2, you will research a particular element of the periodic table, create a poster describing the element, and present your research to the class.
Try to avoid long paragraphs of text; some facts are easier to present in a table, chart, or drawing.
You will be expected to address 5 main items of information in your poster.
- Basic physical and chemical properties of the element
Symbol, group, period, atomic number, atomic mass, number of protons/neutrons/electrons, ionic charge, boiling point, melting point, state at room temperature (20 °C), metal/non-metal, etc. - The discovery and naming of the element
- The effect of the element on humans (biologically)
- The sources and uses of the element – try to have one or two surprising facts about the element
- APA style bibliography - this can be a separate document from your poster.
After finishing the posters, everyone will present their posters to the class.
Assessment - Poster
- Required parts
- Physical/chemical properties
- Discovery
- Biological effects
- Sources and uses
- Bibliography: APA formatting, at least 3 sources
- Scientific accuracy
Required Parts |
Bibliography |
Scientific Accuracy |
|
---|---|---|---|
1. Beginning | Missing some |
Many mistakes |
Many mistakes |
2. Developing | - |
A few mistakes |
A few mistakes |
3. Applying | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ |
4. Extending | - |
- |
Unexpected Insights |
Assessment - Presentation
- Organization
- Length is 2 to 3 minutes
- All group members are involved (if a group member does not want to speak, they must be involved in some other way)
- Smooth transitions between speakers
- Looks like it has been rehearsed at least once
- Audience engagement
- Dynamic voices - no talking in a monotone
- Information
is provided in a way that involves and interests the audience
Organization |
Engagement |
|
---|---|---|
1. Beginning | Big mistakes |
|
2. Developing | A few problems |
Boring |
3. Applying | ✓ | ✓ |
4. Extending | Slick and Polished |
Interesting |