Look Around--Matter is everywhere & it’s always
changing!
Applying Chemistry Summative Project
Your task is to apply your chemistry understandings to the world outside of the
classroom--beyond what we have already done! Make sure to explain the
physical & chemical changes and properties along with the Particle Theory of
Matter to whatever situation you choose from the list below.
Criteria: your Project must include...
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Great Understanding of Chemistry Content
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Proper scientific vocabulary
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Describe & explain particle arrangement & movement of at least 3 phases:
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Describe & give specific information about how at least 3 phase change
processes occur during each change in state:
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melting, freezing, condensation, evaporation, sublimation, ionization
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Describe & explain 1 physical & 1 chemical property of matter you encounter
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Describe & explain 1 physical & 1 chemical change of matter that occurs
Well-Organized Ideas
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a visual way of showing your well-organized product
 Google Slideshow, Written Story (on Google Docs), brochure or other
ideas welcome (check with your teacher first though!!—
 The focus is on the content, not the technology!)
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Solid, Liquid, Gas, and/or Plasma
If your project is digital, it will be submitted digitally (through Google Drive)
The finished product for this project is due at the end of class on Wed, 11/25
**Chose ONE (& only ONE) of the situations below to share your understanding of Chemistry:
Situation
1
2
Role
Audience
Format
Topic
Water drop
going through
the water
cycle
“new” water
droplet hires
New employee
handbook or training
manual
Explain what a new water droplet should do
to move through the states and phase
changes (evaporation, melting, etc.) of the
water cycle.
--Be sure to include some of the physical
and chemical properties and changes they
will experience in their job.
A scientific
chef making a
meal
A New
Show: Food
Network meets Bill
Nye
Magazine article,
recipe, cooking
“show” (slideshow
ok)
The physical and chemical properties and
changes of the food as you make it. Food is
matter that follows the particle theory of
matter. (yes! Even in real-life!)
Particle of
Matter
Matter that has
never experienced
a change in state
A postcard,
brochure, slideshow
about your travels to
other states...of
matter.
Discuss your travels through the 4 states of
matter. Include how particles move,
behave, & change through the states
(evaporation, melting, etc.).
Also be sure to describe some physical and
chemical properties and physical/chemical
changes of some matter that you see during
your travels.
Meteorologist
Viewers
Weather Report
Give a weather report for an area or a
country that has all 3 forms (S,L,G) of
matter & all of the phase changes
(evaporation, melting, etc.)
3
4
Describe some of the physical and chemical
properties & changes of a selected piece of
matter that relates to the report.
5
Minecraft
(creative or
survival mode)
OR
Hayday Game
gamers worldwide
Player guide,
instructional manual,
or overview of new
additions to the
platform
Discuss how the 4 states of matter would be
experienced or navigated in either
game. Include how particles would move,
behave, & change through the states
(evaporation, melting, etc.) and how that
connects to the game itself.
Also be sure to describe some physical and
chemical properties and any changes of
some matter that you see in the game.
Matter
Superhero
6
The World of
Matter
Superhero Bio
(all about you) page
OR Comic Strip
Write from the perspective of one state of
matter that will save the world from certain
doom. Be sure to describe how you (as 1
type of matter) move, behave, and change
in comparison to other states of matter.
Weave into your story how phase changes
affect you (or the world) & some
observations of the physical and chemical
properties & changes of the World of Matter
around you.
Applying Chemistry Rubric: _____/40
**This project will go in as a Test/Enduring Understanding grade. You are encouraged to use all of your
materials in your science notebook & on the teacher page to make this an amazing representation of your
understanding! **This is a “half-naked” rubric...I’ve shown you what a 1 & 3 look like. If you want to earn a 4, your
product needs to be better than “3” level understanding & quality! :)
Criteria
4
3
2
1
Have 3 phases/states explained.
Very
Phases of
Particle arr & movement described.
Eloquent
Matter
(3 states x 4 pt scale =12 pts total
____/12
Less than
3 phases
Less than 3 phases
explained. Particle arr &
movement is missing
Have 3 phase change processes
Very
Phase
described. Explain changes in particle
Eloquent
Changes
arrangement & changes in motion.
___/12
Less than
3 changes
Less than 3 processes
explained. Change in
particle arr & movement is
missing
Have one physical & one chemical
Phys/ & Chem Very
Eloquent property explained clearly.
Properties
___/4
Missing a
prop
Missing a property &
have incorrect info.
You explained at least one physical
Very
Physical &
Eloquent and one chemical change & describe
Chemical
how you know.
Changes
___/4
Missing a
change
Missing a change or
have incorrect info.
(3 processes x 4 pt scale =12 pts total
Organization
Nicely
done
Your ideas are organized pretty
well. The “science” connects with your
topic.
Hard to
follow
No connectivity.
Have a lot of “science”
w/o connections or a lot of
“story” w/o “science”.
Lots of
pics and
text
Whatever way you picked to present
your understanding is a great fit--you
matched your strengths with your
topic/format!
*Way to be creative!
Just text
Needs more time spent
on it to clearly
communicate your
ideas.
___/4
Creative
Visuals
___/4
Total your points out of 40