Periodic Trends Student Choice Assessment
For this alternative summative assessment, you will be assessed on the following objectives. Please be sure to
show enough evidence to show master for each of these objectives, regardless of which of the products you
choose to create.
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Relate the properties of the main-group elements to their electron arrangements. (must show evidence
of at least 3 properties of families)
Explain periodic trends across periods and down groups including; atomic radii, reactivity, ionization
energy, and electronegativity. (At least 2 of these trends should be highlighted and explained)
Relate trends in the periodic table to the atomic structures of elements.
Choose one of the following options to demonstrate your understanding of atomic structure, the
periodic table, and periodic trends.
Make Periodic Trends Game This could be a card game, a board game, or ???. You should
include instructions on how to play the game and it should require the player to
show evidence of the objective above. You should provide an answer “key” if
needed showing correct answers to the game.
Make a Mobile showing the families of the periodic table and at least three
properties of each. Mobile should be organized to show and explain trends and
relate trends to atomic structure. Be creative
Create a song or rap to help remember the families of the periodic table and the properties of the
family. Your song should also include at least 2 of the trends we have studied in this unit and make a
connection between the atomic structure and the trends. (include lyrics and a recording or video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDp9hUf_SV8
Periodic Scrapbook create a family scrapbook for the periodic table.
Scrapbook should highlight family properties as well as at least two of the
trends in the objectives. Be sure to link the atomic structure to the
properties and trends.
All products must be done individually and will be graded based on the rubric on the following page.
This assessment is due on Monday, February 1st.
Periodicity Choice Project Rubric
Excellent
A
Good
B
OK
C
Needs Work
D
Product shows a clear
understanding of the
properties of the
family. At least 3
properties are
discussed.
Students shows clear,
detailed understanding
of at least 2 trends on
the periodic table,
discussing the trends
both down a family and
across a period.
Product shows a good
understanding of the
properties of the
family. At least 2
properties are
discussed
Student shows clear
understanding of at
least 2 trends on the
periodic table and
how these trends
change both down a
family and across a
period.
Product shows little
understanding of the
properties of the
family.
Atomic
structure
Product shows a clear
understanding of the
atomic structure of the
element or elements in
the family and how this
affects properties and
periodic trends.
Product
Quality
Product is of excellent
quality and can be
shown to others with
pride.
Product shows good
understanding of the
atomic structure of
the element or
elements in the
family and how this
affects periodic
trends.
Product is of good
quality but has a
couple of detracting
details.
Product shows some
understanding of the
properties of the
family. At least 1
property is
discussed.
Student shows some
understanding of
trends on the
periodic table. 2
trends are discussed
but understanding is
unclear or did not
discuss trends in
both directions.
Product shows some
understanding of
atomic structure but
contains some
errors. Link to
periodic trends
unclear or weak.
Product has some
good points but
could be improved.
Product looks messy,
illegible and needs
major improvement.
Family
Properties
Periodic
Trends
Student
demonstrates
misconceptions
about trends on the
periodic table.
Product shows little
understanding of
atomic structure and
how this relates to
properties and
trends.