Name ___________________________________________________________________________
ELEMENT PROJECT
due date ________________________
Step One:
Choose three elements.
You must choose one common element, one shiny element, and one poisonous/radioactive element
Step Two:
Research basic facts about each of the three elements you chose. Use the forms on pages 3, 4, 5 of this packet to record
your research.
The links page on Ms. Tribulski’s website lists some of the best websites to use for your research.
Step Three:
Decide whether you will create an advertisement or a comic book page. Choose the element you will feature in your
advertisement or comic book page.
Step Four:
A. If you have chosen an advertisement, go to page 6 and answer the questions in order to plan your advertisement.
B. If you have chosen a comic book page, go to page 7 and answer the questions in order to plan your comic.
Step Five:
Read the requirements for project you have chosen. Obtain the paper and other supplies you will need. Sketch out a
rough draft of your project.
Step Six:
Complete your project by the deadline.
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Choose one element from each of the following groups. Circle your choice in
each group.
Common Elements
Hydrogen H
Helium He
Lithium Li
Beryllium Be
Boron B
Carbon C
Nitrogen N
Oxygen O
Fluorine F
Neon Ne
Silicon
Phosphorus P
Sulfur S
Argon Ar
Iron Fe
Krypton Kr
Xenon Xe
Antimony
Iodine I
Lutetium Lu
Si
Cobalt Co
Sb
Tellurium Te
Shiny Elements
Silver
Ag
Gold Au
Platinum Pt
Lithium Li
Calcium Ca
Sodium Na
Magnesium Mg
Aluminum Al
Potassium K
Scandium Sc
Titanium Ti
Vanadium V
Chromium Cr
Manganese Mn
Cobalt
Nickel Ni
Copper
Zinc
Gallium Ga
Germanium Ge
Niobium Nb
Molybdenum Mo
Cu
Astatine
As
Zn
Zirconium
Zr
Co
Ruthenium Ru
Rhodium Rh
Palladium Pd
Bismuth Bi
Indium In
Tin Sn
Tantalum Ta
Tungsten W
Rhenium Re
Osmium Os
Iridium Ir
Platinum Pt
Cesium Ce
Praseodymium Pr
Neodymium Nd
Samarium Sm
Europium Eu
Gadolinium Gd
Terbium
Dysprosium
Tb
Dy
Poisonous and Radioactive Elements
Arsenic
As
Mercury Hg
Cadmium Cd
Barium Ba
Chlorine Cl
Bromine Br
Radium Ra
Strontium Sr
Cesium
Francium Fr
Rubidium Rb
Yttrium Y
Lanthanum La
Actinium Ac
Thorium Th
Protactinium Pa
Uranium U
Radon
Thallium Tl
Polonium Po
Cs
Rn
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Research on my COMMON ELEMENT
Name of element ______________________________________
Symbol for element ___________________
Appearance:
Metal, nonmetal or metalloid? _________________________________
Liquid, solid or gas at room temperature? ___________________________
Density? _______________________________
Melting point (temperature at which solid changes to liquid) __________ degrees C.
Boiling point (temperature at which liquid changes to gas) ____________ degrees C.
How did element get its name?
How/when/who discovered?
Uses:
Where found/what is it obtained from:
Other:
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Research on my SHINY ELEMENT
Name of element ______________________________________
Symbol for element ___________________
Appearance:
Metal, nonmetal or metalloid? _________________________________
Liquid, solid or gas at room temperature? ___________________________
Density? _______________________________
Melting point (temperature at which solid changes to liquid) __________ degrees C.
Boiling point (temperature at which liquid changes to gas) ____________ degrees C.
How did element get its name?
How/when/who discovered?
Uses:
Where found/what is it obtained from:
Other:
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Research on my POISONOUS/ RADIOACTIVE ELEMENT
Name of element ______________________________________
Symbol for element ___________________
Appearance:
Metal, nonmetal or metalloid? _________________________________
Liquid, solid or gas at room temperature? ___________________________
Density? _______________________________
Melting point (temperature at which solid changes to liquid) __________ degrees C.
Boiling point (temperature at which liquid changes to gas) ____________ degrees C.
How did element get its name?
How/when/who discovered?
Uses:
Where found/what is it obtained from:
Other:
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A. If you have chosen an comic book page, answer the questions below in order to plan your advertisement.
1) How does your element fit into the plot: is your element lost and needs to be found?, is your element used as
a weapon or a tool?
2) Describe the plot you will illustrate in six panels
3) Describe at least two characters you will include.
Requirements for advertisement:

Six panels minimum, on an 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet (but you can ask for 81/2 x 14 or 11 x 17 if you need it)

The name, symbol, and uses of your element are included in the comic

At least four other facts about your element are included in the comic

Comic includes at least two characters and a partial plot

Must be in color
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A. If you have chosen an advertisement, answer the questions below in order to plan your advertisement.
1) How would/do people use your element?
2) Why would people want to buy or buy more of your element?
3) In what ways is your element better than another similar element?
4) With what image do you want people to associate with your element (for example, beauty, strength,
intelligence, prosperity, etc. )?
Requirements for advertisement:

Includes at least two illustrations relating to element

In color on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper

Includes name, symbol, uses of your element

Includes at least 4 other facts about your element

Includes at least 2 persuasive points about why to buy or use your element
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B. If you have chosen a comic book page, answer the questions below in order to plan your comic.
1) How does your element fit into the plot: is your element lost and needs to be found?, is your element used
as a weapon or a tool?
2) Describe the plot you will illustrate in six panels
3) Describe at least two characters you will include.
Requirements for comic book page:

Six panels minimum, on an 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet (but you can ask for 8 ½ x 14 or 11 x 17 if you need it)

The name, symbol, and uses of your element are included in the comic

At least four other facts about your element are included in the comic

Comic includes at least two characters and a partial plot

Must be in color
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