SCH 4UI – Organic Families Group Project Rubric
Communication Skills
Organization of
PowerPoint
presentation
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Research information is complete with each element recorded
thoroughly
 Large, simple fonts are used to make presentation easy to read (Slides
are uncluttered – not too much information on a page)
 Diagrams are used to enhance the understanding of the material
 Presentation is made available for classmates
Writing
 Report is edited for grammar and spelling
Conventions
 References provided
 Notes are clear, concise and display the students understanding of the
concepts
Oral Presentation
 Presentation enhances understanding of the topic
 audience interest is piqued with an energetic presentation or use of
aids, video (YouTube)
 student relied on his/her own nomenclature and organic reaction
examples
 student is well organized and data is presented in logical order.
Overall Communication Skills Mark
Making Connections
General Structure
Nomenclature
Nomenclature
Worksheet
Physical and
Chemical Properties
Uses
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Reactions
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Reactions
Worksheet
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Description using a R-X format(ex: alcohols → R-OH)
Describe the functional group
Rules governing the naming of these compounds are explained.
Examples are explained step-by-step
Compounds (going from simple examples to more difficult examples)
are named.
Worksheet with nomenclature questions.
The worksheet has simple to difficult questions.
Questions involve drawing structures and providing names given the
structure.
An answers sheet is provided.
Discuss how the structure is related to properties. (polarity, melting
and boiling points, state of matter, reactivity).
Properties are compared to other organic families especially alkanes.
Examples of common or well known members of this family are
provided.
Examples of how these compounds are used in nature by living
organisms and/or in industry to produce commonly used products.
Formation of compounds from simpler compounds.
Reactions in which compounds in your family are reacted to produce
other compounds.
Include information about whether catalysts, heat or pressure are
needed.
Worksheet with reaction problems – some problems with reactants
provided and some with products.
Problems ask for the reaction conditions.
 list of websites/sources follow the APA method
 all text and diagrams are referenced
Overall Making Connections Mark
Bibliography
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4
Aldehydes
Ketones
Carboxylic Acids
Esters
Amines
Amides
Research Dates:
Research Date #1:
Research Date #2:
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Presentation Dates:
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Aldehydes
Ketones
Carboxylic Acids
Esters
Amines
Amides
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On the presentation date, groups are required to have their PowerPoint presentation
completely ready:
1) Flash drive with presentation and homework exercises – this will allow me to download
these presentations onto ClassNet for student study.
2) If worksheets are to be distributed, I need to get them ahead of time for photocopying.
3) Each group should have their presentation order ready and each student should be
prepared to present their information!
4) If a physical demonstration is part of your presentation – please let Mr. Snyder know
ahead of time what materials are required (if any) and what safety concerns need to be
discussed.
Since you are responsible for all of the knowledge and concepts for each organic family, Mr.
Snyder will request that you add any important data that is missing from your presentation.
As a result, the group will be required to update/correct their presentation before it is posted
on ClassNet. Mr. Snyder will also relate with the class which elements of a presentation are
most important to learn and which elements are more trivial.