Block 2
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Due Date:
Ch. 19 Project: ATOMIC MODEL ; EXTRA CREDIT
Hydrogen (all 3 isotopes)
Scoring: Extra Credit (to be added to classwork or homework grade assignment
of choice)
2 dimensional model (drawing, or other flat surface presentation)
3 dimensional model
Correct number of
a) protons 5 points
b) neutrons 5 points
c) electrons 5 points
Electrons in the correct orbital(s) 5 points
Quarks (designated by color and flavor) 10 points
All models must include a key or labels.
Ch. 19 PROJECT: Element Poster Due
Students will research 2 elements and make a double sided poster with the
following information for each element:
1. Name
2. Symbol
3. Atomic number
4. Average atomic mass
5. Electron configuration
6. Group name
7. Period
8. Classification (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)
9. Uses
10. History
One of the elements will be the element of the classroom textbook at the
student’s desk. The other element may be chosen from the periodic table with
the exception of Hydrogen and Helium.
www.webelements.com is the best place to start gathering information
CHAPTER 9 PROJECT
CH 9 RESEACH BOOKLETS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS, ALTHOUGH MORE RESEARCH CAN BE
DONE AT HOME. STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A TOPIC. THE BOOKS WILL BE HAND-
WRITTEN, ALTHOUGH COMPUTER GENERATED GRAPHICS WILL BE ALLOWED AS LONG AS
CREDIT TO THE WEBSITE IS GIVEN.
THE REQUIRED SECTIONS ARE:
1. What you will learn
2. Why it is important
3. Vocabulary
4. All information on the assigned topic that will help the
other students understand the topic.
5. Diagrams, graphics, illustrations
6. Review information
7. Study Guide (reproducible)and answer key
STUDENTS WILL BE GRADED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1. Knowledge
2. Completeness
3. Study Guides
4. Diagrams, illustrations, graphics
5. Neatness
Chapter 1 Project DUE DATE: TENTATIVELY: JANUARY 26 (MONDAY)
Individual or small group with instructors' permission
Create an experiment, write/perform a song/rap, or create a game show that
correctly defines and uses the following terms:
variable
independent variable
dependent variable
constant
control
scientific method
hypothesis
experiment
data
conclusion
procedure
results
scientific law
scientific theory
metric system
SI base units
density
prefixes
metric conversions
pure science
applied science
measurements
technology
250 project points
Block 2
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Due Date: On or before 14 April 2009
Ch. 19 Project: ATOMIC MODEL ; EXTRA CREDIT
Hydrogen (all 3 isotopes)
Scoring: Extra Credit (to be added to classwork or homework grade assignment
of choice)
2 dimensional model (drawing, or other flat surface presentation)
3 dimensional model
Correct number of
a) protons 5 points
b) neutrons 5 points
c) electrons 5 points
Electrons in the correct orbital(s) 5 points
Quarks (designated by color and flavor) 10 points
All models must include a key or labels.
Ch. 19 PROJECT: Element Poster Due on or before April 14
Students will research 2 elements and make a double sided poster with the
following information for each element:
1. Name
2. Symbol
3. Atomic number
4. Average atomic mass
5. Electron configuration
6. Group name
7. Period
8. Classification (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)
9. Uses
10. History
One of the elements will be the element of the classroom textbook at the
student’s desk. The other element may be chosen from the periodic table with
the exception of Hydrogen and Helium.
www.webelements.com is the best place to start gathering information
CHAPTER 9 PROJECT
CH 9 RESEACH BOOKLETS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS, ALTHOUGH MORE RESEARCH CAN BE
DONE AT HOME. STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A TOPIC. THE BOOKS WILL BE HAND-
WRITTEN, ALTHOUGH COMPUTER GENERATED GRAPHICS WILL BE ALLOWED AS LONG AS
CREDIT TO THE WEBSITE IS GIVEN.
THE REQUIRED SECTIONS ARE:
1. What you will learn
2. Why it is important
3. Vocabulary
4. All information on the assigned topic that will help the
other students understand the topic.
5. Diagrams, graphics, illustrations
6. Review information
7. Study Guide (reproducible)and answer key
STUDENTS WILL BE GRADED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1. Knowledge
2. Completeness
3. Study Guides
4. Diagrams, illustrations, graphics
5. Neatness
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EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT FOR CHAPTER 6
DUE DATE: BEFORE FINAL EXAMS (MARCH 5)
Construct a compound machine using 5 or more simple machines (see examples in
the classroom, or google "whirligigs").
OR
Build a Rube Goldberg device with at least 10 changes. (Go to YouTube and
google "rube goldberg" for ideas. The Japanese ones are hilarious).
Project will count as an extra test score. This is optional, it will not
count against your grade.
