ELEMENT INFORMATION SHEET
http://bct6400.wikispaces.com/
Assignment Directions: You are to research and to design a student-choice product (desktop
publishing, word processing, multimedia software, or a Web 2.0 tool to create your product) of a
single periodic element that is found in the periodic table.
1. Choose an Element from the Periodic Table. Use Internet resources to find the following
facts about your element.
2. You will find web resources from the Periodic Table PowerPoint Slide Show and the
second page of this information.
Item Required
Information Found
Element Name
Chemical Symbol
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass/Mass
Number
Number of Protons
Number of Neutrons
Number of Electrons
State of Matter
Group
Period
Discovery (by whom
and when it was
discovered)
Use of the element
Sources Used:
2. You will use the computer and the appropriate software to design your Science
Poster/Product with the above information using desktop publishing software, word processing
software, presentation software or another multimedia program (it can be web-based, if you
would like). You may even choose to do a song or rap; it is your choice.
3. You will also include a computer drawn Atomic Structure Model of your element uisng the
drawing tools within some type of software application. Use the information on the Periodic
Table Integrated Activity PowerPoint Slide Show to help you with drawing your Atomic
Structure Model. (Note: if you use a video/rap format, you may do your Atomic Structure in
another format.)
Student Tips:




Be original.
Be colorful.
Do not fill a poster/product with words that we can just find in a book.
Use the rules about print or web-based design principles:
o Contrast- Dark Fill Color/Light Fonts; Light Fill Color/Dark Fonts
o Repetition of design-Consistency
o Alignment- Balance Your Poster Horizontally and Vertically
o Proximity-Keep similar items together
Web Resources
Note: These web sites links are contained in the Periodic Table PowerPoint Slide
Show.
 Chemical Elements
o http://www.chemicalelements.com/
 Web Elements (Features an Audio/Reading Utility)
o http://www.webelements.com/
 Jefferson Labs (This site can be a help to get more information about atoms, matter,
periodic table, and other information if you need additional help.)
o http://education.jlab.org/atomtour/index.html
 BCT6400 Wiki Spaces Element Page - http://bct6400.wikispaces.com/
Use the Periodic Table PowerPoint Slide Show in the table to do your Element
Information Sheet.
 (Note: You do not need the software program PowerPoint to view this show because it is
saved as a Slide Show.)
 You may also leave comments on the discussion page about things you found helpful,
things you might need help with, or anything related to your student project.
o Follow the hyerplink, http://bct6400.wikispaces.com/
 Choose and locate your element in the Periodic Table PowerPoint Slide
Show by using either the Chemical Elements or Web Elements site.
 You will want to check out both sites to see which one appeals to
your learning style more.

o You will upload your Science Element Product to the table on the BCT 6400
Wiki Spaces Element Page.
Note: Go to Edit; then click the Image Button, Then upload file by browsing, then put in
your other information in the table.
Need More Help? You can click the help button at the right-hand top side of the web
page if you need additional help.
Assignment Due Date: One week from the day, you start the assignment.
Need Teacher Help:
Email: kim.loudermilk@cherokee.k12.nc.us
Call: 828.837.0160 or 828.360.5254.
Fax Number: 828.837.5814
Office Hours: M-F 5:00-10:00 p.m. EST; Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
Email: 24/7 – I check my email often throughout the day and I will get back to you ASAP. Call
and leave a message and I will return your call.
Need Technical Help: Call the Cherokee County Technicians during regular business hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at 828.837.4950 or email them at techsupport@cherokee.k12.nc.us.