SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL:
Science/8th grade – Element Project
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Major Art Modality Utilized: Visual Art
Standards Addressed in
this Lesson:
Multiple Intelligences Addressed: Spatial, Naturalist
8SC_B2007-12:
Investigate the
arrangement of the
Periodic Table (GPS)
Lesson Abstract: After studying the Periodic Table of Elements, students will display their
knowledge of the elements by creating an art project on a specific element.
VA8C.1 Applies
information from other
disciplines to enhance the
understanding and
production of artworks.
a. Makes connections to
other subjects that help
expand art knowledge and
/or skill
Materials Needed: Internet/computer access, poster paper, scissors, glue, construction
paper, and markers/colored pencils.
VA8PR.2 Creates artwork
reflecting a range of
concepts, ideas, subject
matter
2. Students will research their element in the computer lab and complete Element
Research Information sheet (see attached file).
Area for Teacher Notes:
Assessment: See example grading rubric on next page
Procedures
*Prior to this project, students have been learning about the Periodic Table of Elements for
two weeks *
1. Students are randomly assigned an element for this project.
3. Students will design their project using one the following choices: a social network
poster, a ‘wanted’ poster, an advertisement, or an informational brochure.
Resources/ Links: http://www.chemicalelements.com/
A website of the periodic table of elements and information about each element.
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Assessment Example:
Choose one of the following projects:
“Elementbook”: Social Network site with posts and ads (see pictures for example)
Element Brochure: Informational brochure to buy the element or go to that element location.
Element Story: Life story through the eyes of the element.
Wanted Poster: Provide investigative information needed to identify the element.
Advertisement: Try to sell your element. Persuade us to buy it!
The project will include the following information:
Element Name (English, Latin, German, etc.)
Element Symbol
Atomic number
Atomic mass
Energy Levels
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Metal, Nonmetal, Metalloid
Physical Properties (5)
Chemical Properties (2)
Discovery (Who, Where, When)
Where found
Uses (compounds)(3)
Interesting facts (4)
Pictures (Bohr Model, other forms, as compounds)
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Total Points
Points
5
5
5
5
1
2
2
5
2
3
1
3
4
7
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50
SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL:
Science/8th grade – Element Project
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SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL:
Science/8th grade – Element Project
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