Name __________________________________________ Period_____ Date ____________________
It’s Your Choice…Chemistry Project
There’s Something for Everyone 
Review the projects listed below. All projects are individual and involve different
types of activities to demonstrate your knowledge of Chemistry. Choose one
project that best fits your strengths and interests. Each project is worth 25
points. Follow the rubric carefully in order to get a good grade. This is a summative
assessment. Enjoy!
Due Date: _________________________
Deadline: _________________________
Research & Bibliography Check-In: ______________________________________________
Parent Signature: _____________________________________________________________
1. Conduct a Chemistry WDI: Design and perform a chemistry experiment using the
Well-Designed Investigation model. Some ideas for testable questions are:
 Do sugar crystals grow bigger in certain type of liquid (i.e. water, apple juice, 7-Up)?
 Do different liquids affect the consistency of oobleck?
 Do different types or amounts of salt affect the freezing of ice cream?
 Do different glues change the consistency of homemade silly putty?
 Do Mentos react differently in different types of soda?
 How does the solvent affect the results of chromatography?
Include the notes you took while you did your research (5 points)
Complete all parts of the WDI:
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Background Research–at least 10 background facts about your experiment (5 points)
Materials (1 point)
Testable Question (1 point)
Hypothesis - written in correct form (1 point)
Independent variable & dependent variable identified (1 point)
Controls identified – at least 3 (1 point)
Procedure - a detailed list that would allow someone else to repeat your experiment (2 points)
Data tables (2 points)
Data analysis (2 points)
Conclusion that refers back to testable question and is supported by data (2 points)
Create a properly formatted bibliography with at least 2 sources (2 points)
2. Create a Periodic Table: Create a periodic table out of ordinary objects. You may
cut pictures out of catalogs & magazines or you can use the objects themselves. Your
periodic table must be organized in a way that mimics the Periodic Table of Elements.
Include the notes you took while you did your research (5 points)
(families) that have characteristics in common (8 points)
periodicity within each group [a characteristic that changes as you go across in a period] (3 points)
4 periods that have characteristics in common (4 points)
Assign each group a descriptive name (1 point)
Assign each period a descriptive name (1 point)
group (1 point)
Create a properly formatted bibliography with at least 2 sources (2 points)
3. Research an Element from the Periodic Table: Display the information from
your research in a creative way. Be original; use your imagination! A couple of ideas are
a PowerPoint, a wanted poster, a magazine ad, a baby book, a trading card, etc.
Include the notes you took while you did your research (5 points)
Display the basic information about your element (8 points)
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Name of element
Element Symbol
Who discovered it
When it was discovered
Where it was discovered
Atomic number
Atomic mass
● Number of protons
● Number of neutrons
● Number of electrons
● Melting point
● Boiling point
● State of matter at room temperature
● Classification (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)
● Group (family name)
● Origin of the name
Choose 6 of the following about your element (6 points)
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Other events that were happening in history when your element was discovered
It’s chemical properties
What it is commonly used for in everyday life
Ways it is used in the human body
Dangers or hazards associated with it
Where it can be found in earth’s atmosphere or crust
Where it can be found outside of Earth (other places in the solar system or universe)
Three compounds your element can be found in.
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Connections to everyday life
Three other elements that are in the same group (family)
A Bohr model with a description of what it shows
Include at least 2 additional interesting facts about your element (2 points)
2 pictures of your element with a caption you wrote describing each picture (2 points)
Create a properly formatted bibliography with at least 2 sources (2 points)
4. Investigate a Compound: Display the information from your research in a creative
way. Be original and use your imagination! A couple of ideas are a PowerPoint, a wanted
poster, a magazine ad, a baby book, a trading card. Some suggestions for compounds
you can research are: baking soda, sulfur hexafluoride, sodium acetate, silver nitrate,
sodium chloride, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, butane, nitroglycerine, ruby, amethyst,
sugar, carbon dioxide, sulfuric acid, acetylsalicylic acid, emerald, water, hydrogen
peroxide. Of course, there are hundreds of compounds to choose from!
Include the notes you took while you did your research (5 points)
Display the basic information about your compound (9 points)
● Common Name
● Scientific Name
● Chemical formula
● Molecular weight
● Color
● Density
● State of matter at room temperature
● Boiling point
● Melting point
Choose 4 of the following about your compound (4 points)
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2 other compounds that are similar to your compound and how they are similar
It’s chemical properties (how reactive it is and what it may react with)
What it is commonly used for in everyday life
Ways it is used in the human body
Dangers or hazards associated with it
Where it can be found in earth’s atmosphere or crust
Who, when and where it was discovered
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Historical information about it; ways it was used in the past
Folklore associated with it
Include at least 2 additional interesting facts about your compound (2 points)
3 pictures of your compound with a caption you wrote describing each picture (3 points)
Create a properly formatted bibliography with at least 2 sources (2 points)
5. Participate in a Matter Scavenger Hunt: Do some research to find 15 of the
objects below that fit the following descriptions. The objects should be creatively
displayed and labeled. For each object, explain why it is that type of matter. Note: All
objects need to adhere to school safety guidelines. Please see your teacher if you
have any questions.
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An element
A compound
An amorphous solid
A crystalline solid
A heterogeneous mixture
A homogenous mixture
A gas-liquid solution
A malleable substance
A solid-liquid solution
A substance which has a volume of 1
cm3
An edible example of a physical
change
An edible example of a chemical
change
A mixture that can be separated by
filtration
A mixture that can be separated by
some other method than filtration
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A substance with a density less than
1g/mL
A substance with a density more than
1g/mL
An acid
A metal
A non-metal
An inert gas
A transition metal
An alkaline earth metal
A toy which demonstrates a physical
change
The result of a chemical change
A base with a pH greater than 9
A polymer
A solid solution (alloy)
A colloid
Include the notes you took while you did your research (5 points)
in a neat & organized display (3 points)
- each description should be at least 1
sentence (15 points)
Create a properly formatted bibliography with at least 2 sources (2 points)
6. Do you have your own idea? See your teacher to discuss it and create a rubric!
Tips for a Successful Project:
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Choose topics and products that interest you.
Organize your information as you research!
Think graphic organizer or outline.
Record bibliography information as you work.
Pace yourself - don’t wait until the last minute.
Ask if you have any questions.
Revise and edit your written work.
Turn in something you’re proud of!
Some Useful Websites: These websites are a few good starting points for your research.
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Chemistry for Kids: http://www.chem4kids.com/
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American Chemical Society - Science for Kids:
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_TRANSITIONMAIN
&node_id=878&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=cbe8e50d-ea26-42cd-b664df14cdc5ae76
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American Chemical Society - Periodic Table:
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&no
de_id=511&use_sec=false&__uuid=0f0989b1-463c-4010-8934-02dd9423ed21
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Chem Tutor: http://www.chemtutor.com/
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Basic Chemistry for Kids: http://www.chemistryforkids.net/
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Science Spot Chemistry: http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzchem.html
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Chemical Elements http://www.chemicalelements.com
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Webelements: http://www.webelements.com/
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ChemiCool Periodic Table: http://www.chemicool.com/
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Los Alamos Periodic Table: http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
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The Visual Elements Periodic Table:
http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements/pages/pertable_fla.htm
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Common Minerals & Their Uses: http://www.mii.org/commonminerals.html
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Material Safety Data Sheets for Compounds: http://hazard.com/msds/