For 30 points (no, it is NOT bonus) pick one of the following projects:

1. ICOSOHEDRONS Do you like the element icosohedrons in the room? Make your own! The directions are listed below.
2. PERIODIC TABLE For the American Idols: Sing the "elements" song. Put your own twist to the song to make it your own. You can videotape yourself or give a live performance.
3. THE MOLE For the creative: Create your own personal mole. Use the pattern from class to sew your very own mole - don't forget to give it character. Your name must be on the mole. You must also include an index card with your name, the mole's name, and a description of your mole.
• You must use the pattern size given in class. However, to give you some other ideas...Click here for a pattern and even a different pattern!
• Click here for ideas... and see examples from last year's class.

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Project

Element Icosohedrons

Create an icosahedron (20-sided structure) showing information about a chemical element. Follow the directions and template.

Here are a few links that might be useful for your research:

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Periodic Table Cards

Element trading cards have the same general format that is used by all sport cards. You are to choose an element and make 5 identical cards for that element. On the due date, show your teacher all 5 cards. Turn in one card. The other four cards are to be traded to any other students. You will be graded on your card and the 4 cards you have traded.

Your traded cards should have a "theme." Examples of a theme include: Period 3 of the periodic table, Alkali Metals, Group IIIA, Elements commonly found in vitamins, Elements important in jewelry, etc.

Copies of Worksheets describing project

Template Making Card Template

Word Document with text box for cards

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History of Science

image from Chemical Heritage Foundation

Web Sites to Explore:

• TOHS Library Sites
• JChemEd list
• Women in History
• Chemical Achievers
• Discoveries of the atom: Atomic Timeline
• Molecular Milestones

History of Science

Get up close and personal with a scientist and share their discoveries.

1. Choose a scientist
   1. We have one class period for you to find a great chemical achiever. Use the library list to get you started.
   2. Once you find your scientist, sign the list. Sorry, no duplicates so please respond quickly.
2. Use the internet and the library to gather information about your scientist.  Look for important dates such as birth, death, and years of significant achievement. (ex: Nobel Prize and publishing date of important work).  Try to formulate a brief description of the chemist's contributions to science.
3. Create a “mini-poster” to display your information using the following format:
   1. Form numbered flaps (1-10) to hide clues about your scientist.  Use the most obscure fact as #1, and the most obvious fact as #10.
   2. Arrange and decorate your mini poster to be interesting and visually appealing.
   3. Use an appropriate symbol to represent your scientist on the paper.

Rubric

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1. For the math geniuses: Solve a "mole" problem. The requirements for this section will be found by following the link. This used to be a project that I had my physics students complete the first week of school...
2. For the computer junkies: Create a web page featuring mole facts, chemistry facts, mole stories...etc. Your web page will be inserted into my site --- so please don't use copyrighted material! Some pictures that you find online can be used if you source them. See me for help or ideas on this project and how we can format your work to be used on my web site. Here's an example
3. For the chefs: Create a recipe conversion like the one shown in class. You must include an answer key with all work (FLM) shown.