Name: _______________________________ Date:___________________ Period: _________
End of Intro Unit Project
Due NO LATER than Tuesday November 24th
This project is designed so you can show your knowledge of our introductory unit. The score of this project will be
combined with the score you earn on the unit test.
You MUST pick at least one option to present your knowledge of the material. If you feel you need to complete more than
one option to make sure you are meeting all requirements of the project you are permitted but please let us know prior to
doing this.
You are permitted to work independently, with a partner, or in groups. Please know that if you chose to work with others
you will all receive the same grade. Also, if you choose to work with a partner or in a group, you are permitted to work
with students from any of Mr. O’Rourke and Mrs. Stonis’ first, fourth, fifth or seventh period classes. We must be
informed of whom you are working with and which period they are in. If you include other students who are not in those
classes they are permitted be part of the project but they will not receive a grade since they are not in those classes nor
have the same teachers.
You will be given TWO work days in class (November 16 and 19) to work on your project. You MUST bring parts or
your entire project to work on it during those two classes. If you would like other time to work, have questions or would
just like to touch base with us about progress on the project; we will be happy to help, but you MUST make an
appointment with us for before or after school.
Each project MUST include:
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Vocabulary from the introductory unit
Density
o Formula
o Density of water
o Any other information you learned about density
Lab safety
o Rules
o Expectation in the lab
o Safety equipment
o An example of unsafe behavior
Atoms
o Subatomic particles – protons, electrons, neutrons
 Where they are found in the atoms
o Charges and masses
o Connection to the periodic table
Physical and chemical properties/ changes
o Examples of each (at least 3) and what they are
Option 1- poster:
The poster must be a regular poster size (36x24). The poster must include a title, graphics and written information. The
written information should help support your pictures and describe why you selected them to represent the idea/concept.
The written information does not have to be on the front of poster. It may be on the back or on a separate attached sheet.
For example: you will number the picture and then have the explanation under the same number on the back. The back
should include; your name/names of the group members and your period/periods.
Option 2- model:
You determine how you would like to represent the idea/concept in a form of model. This model could be a diorama,
made of clay, mobiles or any other type of model you can think of but must be able to be transported to school. You must
have your name/names of the group members as well as your period/periods on the model. Also, an explanation of your
model that includes how it connects to the project and why you choose it is required on a separate sheet.
Option 3- cover song:
Take a school appropriate song and create your own cover of the song. You must submit the words, the actual song and
your cover to us. The song MUST be able to be handed over to the teachers in some capacity, for grading. You can submit
an mp3 file on an usb drive or a CD, you can upload your song to youtube and provide us the link or submit it in any other
way of playing the cover song. Playing the song on your phone or any other personal mobile device will not be
acceptable.
Option 4- music video:
Take a school appropriate song and create your own music video of the song. You must submit the words, the actual song
and your music video to us. The music video can be uploaded to youtube and you provide us the link, put any playable
video file (wav, avi, mp4 etc) on an usb drive, CD, DVD or any other way of playing the music video. This MUST be able
to be handed over to the teachers in some capacity, for grading. Playing the video on your phone or any other personal
mobile device will not be acceptable.
Option 5- Essay:
You need to compose an essay explaining each idea/concept. This essay must have transitions, paragraphs and organized
ideas.
Option 6- Making a game:
You will take the ideas/concepts and make a game. This could be a board game, card game or any other type of
appropriate game. You must include rules, how to play the game and the material to play the game. All parts must be able
to be transported to school and handed over to the teachers for grading.
Option 7- Other option:
This option is for students who have another idea for representing their knowledge of the material. This must include the
ideas/concepts. Also, if you have an idea you MUST approve it through the teachers prior to completing the project.
Timeline to complete the project on time:
Thursday November 5th- Project is presented in class to students
By Monday November 9th- parent signature page is due
By Wednesday November 11th- have selected your option/options and/or people you are working with
By Friday November 13th- determine the materials you will need to complete the project
Monday November 16th- work day in class- students must bring part or their entire project to class to work on it
By Tuesday November 17th- Progress check- show teachers any research, ideas, and how you are going to complete the
project
Thursday November 19th- work day in class- students must bring part or their entire project to class to work on it
By the weekend November 20th- 22nd- Project is in its final stages and being checked by a parent/guardian
By Monday November 23rd- last day for concerns or questions and get a pass to come in early to drop your project off in
301 if needed
Tuesday November 24th- ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE
Checklist_______ I have shared this project with my parent/guardian
_______ I have turned in my parent/guardian signature page
_______ I have decided on the option/options I want to complete ________________ (write option)
_______ I have decided on the people I am working with to complete the project with (if needed)
_____ I have chosen to work independently
_____ I have chosen to work with (list students below)
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_______ I have made a list of the materials I need to complete the project successfully
_______ I have shared by ideas with the teachers
_______ I know what I am bringing to my work day on Monday November 16th
_______ I worked on my project in class on Monday November 16th
_______ I know what I am bringing to my work day on Thursday November 19th
_______ I worked on my project in class on Thursday November 19th
_______ I have made an appointment or several appointments before or after school with the teachers to work on my
project (if needed) – list dates and times below
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_______ I have used the rubric that my teachers will use to grade by project to check my project myself
_______ My project has been checked by a parent or guardian and is ready to hand in
_______ I got a pass to turn in my project when I get to school on Tuesday November 24th
_______ I have turned in my project
Rubric/Rubrics:
Density
Atom
Lab safety
Physical
and
chemical
10
Topic covered in depthincluded but not limited to:
formula and use of
formula, density or water
and included at least 2
other things they have
learned about density
Topic covered in depthincluded but not limited to:
parts of the atom (protons,
electrons, and neutrons),
where the subatomic
particles are found, their
charges and masses and
how they connected to the
periodic table.
Topic covered in depthincluded but not limited to:
equipment, rules and what
to do in an emergency. At
least an example of unsafe
practices.
Topic covered in depthincluded but not limited to:
chemical and physical
properties as well as
chemical and physical
changes provides examples
of each (at least 3)
8
Topic is
covered but
small details
are missing
6
Topic is there
but missing
parts of the
topic
4
Topic in
project but
missing crucial
information
2
Topic not
covered at all
Topic is
covered but
small details
are missing
Topic is there
but missing
parts of the
topic
Topic in
project but
missing crucial
information
Topic not
covered at all
Topic is
covered but
small details
are missing
Topic is there
but missing
parts of the
topic
Topic in
project but
missing crucial
information
Topic not
covered at all
Topic is
covered but
small details
are missing
Topic is there
but missing
parts of the
topic
Topic in
project but
missing crucial
information
Topic not
covered at all
Total: ______________/40
Creativity
4
Unique and entertaining way
of representing the material
(thought outside the box)
3
Material and
information work
well together
2
Material and
information do not
work well together
1
No connection
between project and
information.
Total: ______________/4
Spelling
and
grammar
Neatness
3
None too few mistakes
2
Several mistakes but did not take
away from content.
1
Spelling and grammar take
away from the project
Was professionally presented.
Was presented in a manner that was
able to be graded but was not
professional.
Was presented in a way
that caused grading
difficultly.
Total: ______________/6
Total from rubrics: ______________/50
Score from test: ______________/50
Total from project and test: ______________/100
Parent/guardian signature page
By signing this below, I am verifying that my student, _________________________, has shared the project
information and expectations of the project with me. I am also aware of that this grade of this project will be
combined with their unit test to come up with a final grade for the end of the introduction unit. I am aware that
this combined grade will total 100 points of the second marking period grade. I am also aware that the project is
due no later than Tuesday November 24th, 2015 and there are two work days (Monday November 16th and
Thursday November 19th) in class that my student needs to bring the project materials to class.
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parent/guardian name printed
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Date
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parent/guardian name signature
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Date