Element Project
1. Select an Element: (random selection) Every student in your period must have a different
element. This is an individual project, no groups or partners.
2. Research Your Element: Fill out the research sheet after you receive the paper. This will
help you to remember details about your element. This is a graded part of your project.
Use the following websites to find out properties (both physical and chemical) about the
element you chose. These are a good place to start, but there are many other sources
available on the Internet and in many books in the library.
http://www.chemicool.com
http://periodictable.com
http://www.webelements.com
http://www.uky.edu/projects/chemcomics
(has pictures, if you need inspiration)
3. Project: Choose one of the following project formats to complete your project.
a. Element Booklet
b. Superhero/Villain Story
c. Commercial
Project is due November 22nd, 23rd, or 24th, you may turn the project in before then if it is complete
and of good quality. I will check your progress twice before the final due date.
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The “Record of Research” sheet must be completed and checked by November 5th.
A rough draft of the written project must be completed and checked by November 12th.
Element Booklet
Create an Element Booklet that demonstrates what you have learned about your chosen element.
Fold 3 sheets of 8 ½ x 11 paper in half, nest the pieces, and staple along the fold to create your
booklet. Fill the pages as directed, leaving as little white space as possible. The rough draft must
be on lined paper, or typed, and include the information in the correct order.
Booklet Requirements:
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Front Cover: Element name, picture that represents the element, your name and rotation,
create a border related to your element (cover must be colored)
Inside front cover: leave blank
Page 1: History of element (who discovered it, when, where, and how it was discovered)
Page 2: Where the element is found in nature and several uses
Page 3: Chemical and Physical Properties
Page 4: Group/Family (be specific) explain what it means to be part of this family
o Choose another element in this family and explain at least 3 differences to your
element
Page 5: Choose a neighboring element; same period, one place to the left or right of your
element
o When was it discovered?
o How is it similar/different than your element, at least one of each
Page 6: Write an original riddle or poem (minimum 10 lines) related to your element, the
poem must explain or include facts about your element
Page 7: Sketch the Bohr Model of your element (must be colored)
Page 8: 4 addition interesting facts
Page 9: Works Cited-follow the format I demonstrate in class
Back Cover: Periodic Table information, including atomic number, symbol, name, atomic
mass (must be colored and include relevant border)
Oral Presentation: Teach the class about your element by sharing the information from your
booklet. Make sure to include the data from your “Record of Research” sheet. Don’t forget to
recite your riddle or poem as part of your presentation. Be informative and creative. Have Fun!!
Superhero/Villain
Create a superhero, or a villain, whose characteristics are based on the physical and chemical
properties of your element. You must draw and color your character on a sheet of 8 ½ x 11 typing
paper, as well as write a short story about them. The story must be a minimum of one page in
length and include information about your element. Your character’s strengths/qualities MUST
relate to the element’s properties!! It should be designed to help readers learn about your
element. Your story rough draft must include the 10 qualities (underlined) that relate to your
element.
Requirements for your story and drawing:
Drawing must include at least 5 qualities/properties of the element.
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Use the entire page, leaving very little white space
Use both physical and chemical properties
Color your character, matching physical qualities of the element
o Example: If gold is your chosen element, the character’s uniform or hair or skin or
eyes must be golden since that is a physical property of gold
List the properties on the back of your drawing.
Story must include a minimum of 10 qualities/properties, physical and chemical, that are related to
the element.
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Underline each property in your story
Minimum of one page in length
Include a brief background on your character that explains the element’s history;
o Who discovered it, when, where, and how it was discovered
Work in at least 2 uses of the element in your story
Oral Presentation: Tell your story to the class (EXTRA CREDIT will be earned if you dress like
your character). Also include the information from your “Record of Research” sheet that is
mentioned in the story. Be informative and creative. Have Fun!!
Commercial/Advertisement
Write and perform a commercial that advertises your element. You must include a written
advertisement, as seen on a billboard or in a magazine. Ideas include, but are not limited to,
convincing the audience to visit the element in its natural habitat, encouraging the audience to buy
the element, or persuading the audience to use the element. You may ask classmates for help in
the presentation of your commercial, but they are still required to do their own element project.
Requirements for the commercial:
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You must have a written copy for the rough draft and final presentation-underline all facts
within the script
Element name, period, group
Family name and what it means to be part of it
Number of electrons in its outer shell
How it reacts with other elements, or compounds
Physical characteristics
History, who discovered it, when, where, and how it was discovered
Where can the element be found in its natural state
Uses, minimum of 3
Time: 2-3 minutes
Requirements for the written advertisement:
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Element’s atomic number, symbol, name, and atomic mass
Pictures of its uses, minimum of 3
Who discovered it and when
Reason for advertisement, why buy it, why visit, why use it???
Catchy slogan
Border that relates to the element
Size: minimum 12”x18”
Oral Presentation: Perform your commercial for the class. You may choose to record yourself
performing the commercial and use the projector to present. You need to make sure your
formatting will work with my computer before the presentation. You still need the written part on
the day of your presentation. Be informative and creative. Have Fun!!
Record of Research
Element’s Name:_____________
Element’s Symbol:____________
Atomic Number:_____________
Atomic Mass:________________
Number of Protons:_______
Number of Neutrons:_______
Number of Electrons:______
Number of Electron Shells:_______
Number of Valence Electrons:_______
Period Number:_______
Characteristics:
Group Number:_______