Name:______________________________ Period:
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3,
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7
Atoms n Elements Model Project
Purpose:
By creating a 3 –D model of an atom, students will be able to illustrate the structure of an
atom, identify the associated element and show where the element is found and how it is
used.
Enduring Understandings:
Matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms.
The atom is the smallest unit of an element.
Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
All living and non-living things are made up of matter.
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Directions:
1. Select an element to study. You can find examples of elements in the Periodic
Table of Elements.
2. Write an 8 to 10 sentence paragraph which introduces your element using an
interview format. Be sure to include the following information in your paragraph:
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Name and Symbol of your Element.
How your Element got its name.
Where your element is found.
The uses of your element.
How your element is important to our world.
Three to Five Additional Questions of your own.
3. Create a 3-D model which shows your element at the atomic level (including the
correct location and amount of subatomic particles). The 3- D model should not be
greater than a boot box and not smaller than a shoe box.
4. Show examples of materials your element is found in (can be pictures or actual
materials).
Name: __________________________________ Period:
2,
3,
4,
5,
7
Rubric: Atoms n Elements Model Project
Atomic Model (45 pts)
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Model is labeled: Element name, symbol, atomic number, mass number
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Model accurately shows protons, neutrons and electrons
_____/10pts
Model includes examples of the element (pictures/materials)
Research and Organization (20 pts)
_____/10pts
Graphic organizer is accurately and fully completed.
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Student has used three primary sources for information.
Interview Paragraph (25 pts)
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Interview Paragraph contains the following information:
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Name and Symbol of your Element.
How your Element got its name.
Where your element is found.
The uses of your element.
How your element is important to our world.
Three to five questions you create.
Interview is typed and free of grammatical/spelling errors.
Craftsmanship (5 pts)
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Quality and craftsmanship of model is exceptional.
Score:_________/100pts
Comments:
Name: ___________________________ Period: 2,
3,
4,
5,
7
Graphic Organizer: Atoms n Elements Model Project
Name of Element:
Symbol:
Atomic Number:
How Did your Element get its name?
Mass Number:
Where is your Element found?
What are the uses of your Element?
How is your Element important to the world?
Create three to five questions for your Element:
Draw a picture of your Element’s structure Citations for Sources of Information:
(protons, neutrons, electrons)
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What is an Interview Format for Writing?
In an interview format, you act as the interviewer (person posing the questions) and
your element acts as the “person” being interviewed (responding to questions).
You will need to use your imagination for this writing format. However, your answers
can not be imaginary!! They must be based upon factual information which you receive
from reliable sources.
What does the Interview Format look like?
The paragraph has a title which usually includes the name of the subject being
interviewed, often with a clever twist or an allusion to the main topic(s) the interview will
cover.
The actual interview itself should start with a short introduction that explains to the
reader:
1. Who is being interviewed
2. When and where the interview is taking place (to provide context), and
3. What the main topic(s) of the interview will be.
The interview consists of a short series of questions (by you) followed by answers (from
your element).
Example:
An Interview with Neon, A Bright Spot in the Periodic Table of Elements
By Mrs. St. Peter
It is with great pleasure and gratitude to the Chemistry Hall of Fame, that I was granted an
exclusive interview with one of the noblest elements of the Periodic Table, Neon. Neon and I met
on a cloudy, cold afternoon in January to discuss his ascent to fame and his current status as one of
the greatest luminaries of our time.
Mrs. St. Peter: When were you discovered and by whom?
Neon: I was discovered in 1898 by William Ramsay and Morris Travers at the University College in
London, England.
Mrs. St. Peter: What is the meaning of your name?
Neon: Most people believe my name is associated with the glow of light that I emit. However, the
truth is Mr. Ramsay named me “neon” which is Greek for “new” because I was the newest element at
the time of my discovery.