Download As part of our Chemistry unit, you will create and share a model of

As part of our Chemistry unit, you will create and share a model of an element atom. A report
written as an element block will accompany the model. You will have class time to work on this, but the
project will involve work at home. I will give you the rubric that will be used to grade this project. As
always, I expect you to do your best work. I have high expectations for you, and I expect you to show this in
your work.
Atom Model:
You will be assigned an element in class. Your model is to show the correct number of protons,
neutrons, and electrons. Electrons will be displayed in the correct shell configuration. I should be able to
distinguish between each of the subatomic particles (they will each look different). Please make sure that
they are secure on your model and will not fall off. It is your responsibility to make sure that everything
stays in place until I am able to grade it. You must also identify the element and tell the number of protons,
neutrons, and electrons in it.
The due date for your project will be _____________________________. You will share your
project with the class.
Atom Element Block:
You must also design an element block to accompany your model. Your element block should be
made on a piece of plain, white paper. I will provide paper and give you access to the markers, scissors,
colored pencils, and crayons in class. This block may be created on the computer or created by you.
Your block should include the following information:
_______
Element name
_______
Element symbol
_______
Atomic number and atomic mass
_______
Number of protons, neutrons, and electrons
_______
Melting and boiling point (Celsius)
_______
Origin of name
_______
Discovery information
_______
At least five interesting facts that may include important uses, interesting facts, common
compounds, etc.
_______
At least two pictures illustrating the element. They cannot be random drawings on the paper.
The information may be included on the element block in any way you choose, but it should
be colorful and neat. You may even cut out pictures from magazines.
The website below is available for you to use in your search for information. It is one web address with links
to five different pages.
http://fur.ly/1u6a
Your atom model will be graded using this rubric:
Element name
______/5
Protons
______/15
Neutrons
______/15
Electrons
______/15
Shell Configuration
______/15
Neatness/Appearance
______/10
Completed by due date
______/10
Oral presentation
______/15
__________ total
Your element block will be graded using this rubric:
Element name
______/5
Element symbol
______/5
Atomic number and mass
______/10
Number of protons/neutrons/electrons
______/15
Melting/boiling points
______/10
Origin of name
______/10
Discovery information
______/10
Five interesting facts
______/15
Two pictures
______/10
Completed by due date
______/10
________total