3-D Molecule Presentation Rubric
Make sure you have done all of the required Learning
Opportunities for this unit before you begin this project.
You are going to make 6 molecules with a partner. You are
going to use clay and toothpicks to build various solids, liquids,
and gases. Follow the rubric below to make sure you have
included all of the components for the project. Use the
information you have already learned and feel free to
investigate further using your iPad.
Materials:
You will use materials provided in class.
In class you will need clay, toothpicks, and an iPad.
Please do not mix clay colors together as other students
will be using it. Doing so will result in a loss of work ethic
points for the week.
Directions:
Your Google Slides presentation will have 9 slides.
Slide 1: Title page including partner names.
Slides 2-7: Build the molecules in the molecules list. After you
have built your molecules, match them up to the correct
connection from the connections list. Make 6 Google slides
on your iPad. Each of the 6 slides should include:
__A Picture of your model that shows the 3-D aspect of the
molecule
__A picture of the bulk substance (how you would see it in
real life)
__The name and chemical formula for the substance
__The names and symbols of the individual atoms that
make up the molecule.
Slide 8: of your presentation should answer number 2 under
connections. Pick one molecule and explain how the
atomic/molecular structure affects the properties/behavior of
that substance. (There is an example in your textbook on page
160-161)
Slide 9: The last slide should be a bibliography/resources
pages.
List of Molecules:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Sodium chloride
Helium
Carbon
Sugar (Glucose)
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Connections:
1. Match each substance to one of the following
connections.
a) A pure substance of individual atoms of the same element
that are connected to form a large structure.
b) A pure substance of individual atoms of different
elements that are connected to form a large compound.
c) A pure substance of individual atoms that are not
attracted to each other.
d) A pure substance of molecules that are not attracted to
each other that are made up of different kinds of atoms.
e) A pure substance of compounds that are attracted to each
other that are made of different types of atoms to form
small compounds.
f) A pure substance made of molecules of the same type of
atom that are not attracted to each other.
2. Create a new slide that explains how the behavior of
substances depends on their structures at the atomic and
molecular level. Use one of your models.
PRINT THIS OUT AND TURN IN FOR GRADE (one per pair)
Names (first and last)
Period _________
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Rubric
Neatness
______/5 It is obvious that you put effort into your models and
presentation. They are neat and well-formed. It is easy to
distinguish between atoms, and your bonds are clearly
visible. Your presentation is done neatly.
Content Per page (Molecules)
_____/2 A Picture of your model that shows the 3-D aspect
of the molecule
_____/2 A picture of the bulk substance (how you would
see it in real life)
_____/2 The name and chemical formula for the substance
_____/2 The names and symbols of the individual atoms
that make up the molecule.
_____/2 Substance and Connection correctly matched
Total for model pages 10 pts. each _____/60
_____/4 Pick one molecule and explain how the
atomic/molecular structure affects the
properties/behavior of that substance. (There is an
example in your textbook on page 160-161)
____/2 Bibliography
Total: ________/71