Design a Mole Day Project
Your challenge is to design a mole for display in our classroom. You will be
assigned an element and will be expected to be creative with your design.
Example: Fe (iron), mole material is “iron looking” and has a catchy name that
represents the element.
Hydrogen Mole
Manganese Mole
You must also create a Mole Authenticity Certificate stating:
Your name
Name of your mole
Name of element it represents
Atomic number
Mass
History of where this mole (element) is found in nature and how it is used in
industry/ civilization.
This certificate should be 7.5 cm x 13 cm (3” x 5”) and designed to stand up next
to your mole for display.
Construction: A pattern is included on the next page. You may use any type of
fabric that will express your creativity as long as it is appropriate. Follow the
pattern. The pattern allows for a 3/8 inch seam.
Extra Credit: Fill your mole with 602 appropriately sized dry beans.
Due Date: You will present moles in class on October 23 and tell the class how
and why you came up with the idea you did.
MOLE PROJECT RUBRIC
A. Certificate of Authenticity
1. On a 3 x 5 index card (5 pts)
_________
2. The information is complete (10 pts)
_________
3. Information is accurate (10 points)
_________
4. Information is relevant and interesting (5 points)
_________
B. Stuffed Mole
1. The mole is sewn and constructed using the pattern (20pts)
_________
2. Costuming and props are present and appropriate (20 pts)
_________
3. The mole is original and creative – it is obvious that a time and thought was
put into the making of the mole (20 points)
_________
C. Presentation of mole
1. The student explains how the mole depicts the element (10 points)
_________
2. The mole is filled with 602 beans (EXTRA CREDIT – 5 points)
_________
TOTAL POINTS (100) _________
Stuffed Mole Pattern
On pieces of fabric, trace and cut two mole sides and one mole bottom using the patterns below.
Reverse the pattern when tracing and cutting out the second side so that the outside will be on
the outside of the completed mole. From felt fabric, trace and cut one mole nose and
four mole paws using the patterns in the lower right corner of the page.
Working from the inside and towards the tail area, sew the pieces of fabric
together leaving a 3/8” seam all around. When reaching the tail area,
turn the mole inside out, stuff with cotton or polyester batting, and
hand stitch the tail opening.
Glue or stitch the nose and paws in the appropriate areas and
dress your mole
in a creative fashion.
Enjoy your newly
found friend!