Projects

Block 2
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Due Date:  

Ch. 19 Project:  ATOMIC MODEL ; EXTRA CREDIT

		Hydrogen (all 3 isotopes)
		
Scoring: Extra Credit (to be added to classwork or homework grade assignment 
of choice)

2 dimensional model (drawing, or other flat surface presentation)  	
	
3 dimensional  model
  		
Correct number of 
a)	protons  	5 points		
b)	neutrons	5 points		
c)	electrons	5 points		
Electrons in the correct orbital(s) 5 points		
Quarks (designated by color and flavor) 10 points	

All models must include a key or labels.	  



Ch. 19 PROJECT:  Element Poster Due 
Students will research 2 elements and make a double sided poster with the 
following information for each element:

1.	Name
2.	Symbol
3.	Atomic number
4.	Average atomic mass
5.	Electron configuration
6.	Group name
7.	Period
8.	Classification (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)
9.	Uses
10.	History

One of the elements will be the element of the classroom textbook at the 
student’s desk.  The other element may be chosen from the periodic table with 
the exception of Hydrogen and Helium.

www.webelements.com   is the best place to start gathering information





CHAPTER 9 PROJECT
CH 9 RESEACH BOOKLETS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS, ALTHOUGH MORE RESEARCH CAN BE 
DONE AT HOME.  STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A TOPIC.  THE BOOKS WILL BE HAND-
WRITTEN, ALTHOUGH COMPUTER GENERATED GRAPHICS WILL BE ALLOWED AS LONG AS 
CREDIT TO THE WEBSITE IS GIVEN.

THE REQUIRED SECTIONS ARE:
     1.  What you will learn
     2.  Why it is important
     3.  Vocabulary
     4.  All information on the assigned topic that will help the 
         other students understand the topic.
     5.  Diagrams, graphics, illustrations
     6.  Review information
     7.  Study Guide (reproducible)and answer key

STUDENTS WILL BE GRADED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

     1.  Knowledge
     2.  Completeness
     3.  Study Guides
     4.  Diagrams, illustrations, graphics
     5.  Neatness


Chapter 1 Project DUE DATE: TENTATIVELY: JANUARY 26 (MONDAY)

Individual or small group with instructors' permission

Create an experiment, write/perform a song/rap, or create a game show that 
correctly defines and uses the following terms:

variable
independent variable
dependent variable
constant
control
scientific method
hypothesis
experiment
data
conclusion
procedure
results
scientific law
scientific theory
metric system 
SI base units
density
prefixes
metric conversions
pure science
applied science 
measurements
technology



250 project points




Block 2
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Due Date:  On or before 14 April 2009

Ch. 19 Project:  ATOMIC MODEL ; EXTRA CREDIT

		Hydrogen (all 3 isotopes)
		
Scoring: Extra Credit (to be added to classwork or homework grade assignment 
of choice)

2 dimensional model (drawing, or other flat surface presentation)  	
	
3 dimensional  model
  		
Correct number of 
a)	protons  	5 points		
b)	neutrons	5 points		
c)	electrons	5 points		
Electrons in the correct orbital(s) 5 points		
Quarks (designated by color and flavor) 10 points	

All models must include a key or labels.	  



Ch. 19 PROJECT:  Element Poster Due on or before April 14

Students will research 2 elements and make a double sided poster with the 
following information for each element:

1.	Name
2.	Symbol
3.	Atomic number
4.	Average atomic mass
5.	Electron configuration
6.	Group name
7.	Period
8.	Classification (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)
9.	Uses
10.	History

One of the elements will be the element of the classroom textbook at the 
student’s desk.  The other element may be chosen from the periodic table with 
the exception of Hydrogen and Helium.

www.webelements.com   is the best place to start gathering information



CHAPTER 9 PROJECT
CH 9 RESEACH BOOKLETS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS, ALTHOUGH MORE RESEARCH CAN BE 
DONE AT HOME.  STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A TOPIC.  THE BOOKS WILL BE HAND-
WRITTEN, ALTHOUGH COMPUTER GENERATED GRAPHICS WILL BE ALLOWED AS LONG AS 
CREDIT TO THE WEBSITE IS GIVEN.

THE REQUIRED SECTIONS ARE:
     1.  What you will learn
     2.  Why it is important
     3.  Vocabulary
     4.  All information on the assigned topic that will help the 
         other students understand the topic.
     5.  Diagrams, graphics, illustrations
     6.  Review information
     7.  Study Guide (reproducible)and answer key

STUDENTS WILL BE GRADED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

     1.  Knowledge
     2.  Completeness
     3.  Study Guides
     4.  Diagrams, illustrations, graphics
     5.  Neatness


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EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT FOR CHAPTER 6
DUE DATE:  BEFORE FINAL EXAMS (MARCH 5)

Construct a compound machine using 5 or more simple machines (see examples in 
the classroom, or google "whirligigs").
                          OR
Build a Rube Goldberg device with at least 10 changes.  (Go to YouTube and 
google "rube goldberg" for ideas.  The Japanese ones are hilarious).

Project will count as an extra test score.  This is optional, it will not 
count against your grade.