Mole Day Extra Credit Project
Celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's
Number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster
interest in chemistry. Schools throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Mole Day with
various activities related to chemistry and/or moles. In each class on Thursday, April 23 we will celebrate
HALF WAY TO MOLE DAY and you will present your Mole Day projects. Each student who wishes to
join in on our celebration can make a mole and present it on this day for 10 extra credit points on their lowest
Test grade.
Choose from the following options (mandatory):
1. Make a stuffed mole (pattern available – sewing required) This is a good option to show your creativity.
Your mole should have a name that contains the word “mole” and should be dressed in an outfit
(clothing) that matches the name. Example (please make up your own): “Holy MOLEy – mole dressed
in halo, angel wings, robe etc. (See below for further instructions & rubric. Pattern is attached.)
Stuffed Mole Rubric
Name & class period must be visible
Must be sewn, stuffed, & look like a mole
Must have visible name & outfit to match the name
Originality, creativity
Overall Effort (neatness and completeness)
2. “How Big Is A Mole?” Poster. This is a full-size poster to illustrate to your classmates how big a mole
really is. It should be colorful, illustrative, descriptive and informative. Sample topic (make up your
own): How long would it take the population of Earth to consume a mole of Skittles if each person
consumed 1bag/day? (see below for further instructions & rubric)
How Big Is A Mole?” Poster
Name & class period must be visible
Poster size minimum 24 x 17
Title must be in the form of a question
List of resources in MLA format on front of poster
Question (problem) must be solved correctly using dimensional analysis, all work shown
Originality, creativity
Overall Effort (neat and organized)
3. Compose a Mole Day song or poem. The song or poem MUST be performed in class and must
accompany music. Please include a hard copy of your poem or song lyrics and a digital recording of
your song/poem formatted to be played using Windows Media player.(see below for further instructions
& rubric)
Compose a Mole Day Song or Poem
Name & class period must be visible
Hard copy of song lyrics or poem must be neatly typed
Digital recording of song/poem with accompanied music
(must be formatted to play in Windows Media Player)
Song/poem must be Mole Day related, and must reflect an explanation of Mole Day or the unit
Mole.
Originality, creativity
Extra points: You may bring in one Mole Day food item for extra points. This is optional. Sign up with me if
you intend to bring in food. The food MUST be mole related and made at home (not store bought).
A few ideas: guaca-mole, pie-ala-mole, molasses cookies, other ideas- see me for approval.
In each class on Thursday, October 23 you will present your Mole Day projects. Each student who