The students will be introduced to the elements project that they will have for their final exam grade for the year. The information for the project is below and each student did receive the information in class.
Element Project
ELEMENT WANTED POSTER
REQUIREMENTS
1. Construct a poster which displays as much information about your assigned element as possible. Be sure to include a title and name.
2. Your poster should be in the form of a police "wanted" poster
3. Your poster should be on poster board, not paper. It should measure about 22 inches tall by 14 inches wide, or half the size of a standard sheet of poster board.
4. Include at least one large illustration that is related to your element. You can make your own drawings or use pictures or photocopies from magazines or books.
5. All information on your poster must be written in your own words and factually correct.
6. Neatness counts! Your lettering must be neat and straight. Do not have cross-outs, smudges, stains, wrinkles, or stray marks on your poster.
7. Spelling and grammar count too!
8. Use your imagination. Make an interesting and exciting poster!
DUE DATE: Wednesday May 28, 2014
MY ELEMENT IS: ____________________________
ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED
ON YOUR ELEMENT POSTER
1. WANTED FOR: These are particular "crimes" or uses of your element. Why is it important?
2. ALIAS OR AKA'S (Also Known As): Other names use d for your element. Include its chemical symbol, historical names, common names, slang terms, etc
3. DESCRIPTION: Color, weight (atomic mass), distinguishing characteristics (atomic number, metal or non-metal, other physical properties).
4. MODUS OPERANDI: (Mode of Operation): How your element behaves and reacts (chemical properties). Reactive or nonreactive, poisonous, flammable, corrosive, explosive, etc.
5. FIRST ARRESTING OFFICER: The name and information about the person who discovered your element, if available.
6. ARREST REPORT ON FIRST ARREST: a) Date arrested: When was it discovered? b) Particulars: How was it discovered?
7. PRIORS: What has it been used for in the past?
8. LAST KNOWN WHEREABOUTS: Location where your element is found.
9. WARNING: Is it armed and dangerous, or good natured and well behaved?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
[3] Correct size (14 inches by 22 inches) on poster board, not paper
[2] Includes name and title
[5] Neat; no smudges, stains, wrinkles, or marks; not torn
