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SCIENCE-8 SCIENCE-8 MRS. BEHRENS OBJECTIVE The student will research an assigned element and write a report in the forms of a police "wanted" poster BACKGROUND All matter is made of elements. The elements are very impoortant to us. We could not exist without them. We use elements all the time, every day of our lives. This project will give you the opportunity to learn about one element in depth. REQUIREMENTS 1. Constuct a poster which displays as much information about your assigned element as possible. Be sure to include a title and name. 2. Your poster should be in the form of a police "wanted" poster 3. Your poster should be on poster board, not paper. It should measure about 22 inches tall by 14 inches wide, or half the size of a standard sheet of poster board. 4 Include at least one large illustration that is related to your topic. You can make your own drawings or use pictures or photocopies from magazines or books. 5. All information on your poster must be written in your own words and factually correct. 6. Neatness counts! Your lettering must be neat and straight. Do not have crossouts, smudges, stains, wrinkles, or stray marks on your poster. 7. Spelling and grammer count too! 8. Use your imagination. Make an interesting and exciting poster! ITEMS WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED ON YOUR ELEMENT POSTER: 1. WANTED FOR: These are particular "crimes" or uses of your element. Why is it important? 2. ALIAS OR AKA'S (Also Known As): Other names used for your element. Include its chemical symbol, historical names, common names, slang terms, etc 3. DESCRIPTION: Color, weight (atomic mass), distinguishing characteristics (atomic number and structure, metal or non-metal, other physical properties), density, melting point, luster (shiny or dull), hardness (moh's scale) etc. 4. MODUS OPERANDI: (Mode of Operation): How your element behaves and reacts (chemical properties). Reactive or nonreactive, poisonous, flammable, corrosive, explosive, etc. 5. FIRST ARRESTING OFFICER: The name and information about the person who discovered your element, if available. 6. ARREST REPORT ON FIRST ARREST: a) Date arrested: When was it discovered? b) Particulars: How was it discovered? 7. PRIORS: What has it been used for in the past? 8. LAST KNOWN WHEREABOUTS: Location where your element is found; its abundance on Earth 9. KNOWN ASSOCIATES: List other elements with which your element is often associated or combined with in ores and compounds. 10. WARNING: Is it armed and dangerous, or good natured and well behaved? EVALUATION CRITERIA [3] Correct size (14 inches by 22 inches) on poster board, not paper [2] Includes name and title [5] Neat; no smudges, stains, wrinkles, or marks; not torn [5] Straight, easy-to-read lettering [5] Correct spelling and grammar [5] Colorful, attractive, and eye catching [5] Follows "wanted poster" format [15] Clear, neat illustration(s) related to topic [15] Informative [10] Written in own words and easy to understand [15] Creative [15] Information is factually correct Total Score: 100 |