THE ATOM PROJECT
DUE:
WORTH 50 POINTS
You can work with a partner.
Select between one of the following two options:
1. Model





It can be made from any materials (no food).
It must be 3–dimensional and able to hang from the ceiling (so it must be
under 1 pound).
It must be securely put together and neatly done.
You must have the correct number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
You must attach a key to your model with the following:
- Your name and period number
- A labeled square from the periodic table
- A color coded key for protons, neutrons, and electrons
2. Brochure







It must be professional looking, complete with illustrations
Page 1: The name of your element, the chemical symbol, your name and
period number
Page 2: Information page must include:
- Labeled square from periodic table (chemical symbol; atomic
number; name of element; mass number; number of protons,
neutrons, and electrons)
- Full color diagram including key
Page 3: A report about your atom
- You can present it as a poem, a newspaper article, essay, etc.
Page 4:
- Mention common compounds and mixtures in which your
element might be found.
- Discuss the types of bonds it forms.
- Mention uses of this element.
Page 5: Scientist page
- Provide information about the person that discovered this
element, how it happened, where and when it happened.
Page 6: Bibliography (site at least 3 sources you used for your
information)
Unit 3 (Ch.6) – Atom/Periodic Table
Bach
10//05/09
Name: _________________________________ Period: ______
Partner: ________________________________ Period: ______
THE ATOM PROJECT RUBRIC
3-D MODEL
Creativity (in use of materials and resources)
Well constructed, sturdy
Correct # & placement of subatomic particles
Card/Key with all required information correct
Followed al directions/Neatness
Grade _____
ATOM BROCHURE
Attractive, creative, good illustrations
Information Page Complete
Page 3/4 Complete
Scientist/Discovery Page Complete
Bibliography & Neatness
10
10
10
10
10
Total
10
10
10
10
10
Grade _____
Total
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
________
Name: _________________________________ Period: ______
Partner: ________________________________ Period: ______
THE ATOM PROJECT RUBRIC
3-D MODEL
Creativity (in use of materials and resources)
Well constructed, sturdy
Correct # & placement of subatomic particles
Card/Key with all required information correct
Followed al directions/Neatness
Grade _____
ATOM BROCHURE
Attractive, creative, good illustrations
Information Page Complete
Page 3/4 Complete
Scientist/Discovery Page Complete
Bibliography & Neatness
Unit 3 (Ch.6) – Atom/Periodic Table
10
10
10
10
10
Total
10
10
10
10
10
Bach
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
10//05/09
Grade _____
Unit 3 (Ch.6) – Atom/Periodic Table
Bach
Total
________
10//05/09