Download Chemistry Song Extra Credit Instructions and Rubric

Chemistry Song Extra Credit Instructions and Rubric: due 1/5
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You must explain that concept in a SONG.
You may either create a totally original song (not based on the melody of another) or you may change the lyrics of a school appropriate
song (if you are in doubt, check with me first).
You must explain the topic (and subtopics) you have chosen in your song.
You must use 20 important vocabulary words and explain the importance of the topic.
The song should include at least 3 verses and a chorus.
Choose a topic from the list below.
WARNING: I WILL NOT accept/grade a project if:
The lyrics are not typed and vocabulary bolded
 You do not perform in front of class (live or DVD)
 Not original work (your own work)
 Late
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Topics:
1. Atoms
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History: Greek Model (Democritus, Dalton), Plumb Pudding Model (JJ Thompson and Millikan), Nuclear Model (Rutherford), Planetary
Model (Bohr)
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Components: Protons (Charge, Mass, Location, How it affects properties of atom), Neutrons (Charge, Mass, Location, How it affects
properties of atom), Electrons(Charge, Mass, Location, How it affects properties of atom)
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Isotopes: Mass number, atomic number, decay, radiation
2. Chemical Reactions
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Balancing equations: Law of conservation of Mass
All five types of reactions: Synthesis, Decomposition, Combustion, Double and Single replacement
All four factors the effect the rate: Temperature, Concentration, Catalyst, Surface area
3. Bonding:
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Oxidation numbers: Valence electrons, octet rule
Ionic bonding: Naming and formulas
Covalent bonding: Naming and formulas
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Accurately and fully
explains at least 90%
of the concepts.
Uses at least 20
vocabulary words
appropriately and
accurately. No sexual
content or curse
words
Song has no (0)
spelling errors.
At least 3 verses and a
chorus
Accurately and fully
explains at least 75%
of the concepts.
Uses at least 15
vocabulary words
appropriately and
accurately. No sexual
content or curse
words
Song has some (1-3)
spelling errors.
At least 2 verses and a
chorus
Accurately and fully
explains at least 50%
of the concepts.
Uses at least 10
vocabulary words
appropriately and
accurately. No sexual
content or curse
words
Song has many (4-6)
spelling errors.
At least 2 verses but
no chorus
Accurately and fully
explains at least 25%
of the concepts.
Uses at least 5
vocabulary words
appropriately and
accurately. No sexual
content or curse
words
Accurately and fully
explains less than
25% of the concepts.
Uses less than 5
vocabulary words
appropriately and
accurately. No sexual
content or curse
words.
Song has numerous
(>6) spelling errors.
Less than 2 versus
and no chorus
Music
Instrumental is used
and music and lyrics
are perfectly
balanced. Lyrics are
well understood.
Instrumental is used
and music is loud
enough to hear but
does not compete
with the lyrics. Lyrics
are mostly
understood.
Instrumental is used
and music is too loud
to hear the lyrics.
Lyrics are barely
understood.
Participation
All members equally
participate in the
presentation.
Performance
Content
Assessment Criteria
Topics
X2
Vocabulary
X2
Spelling
Format
Entertaining
Time
Additional Points added for:
Costumes (1-5)__________
Facial expressions
and body language
generate a strong
interest and
enthusiasm about the
topic in others. No
notes used in delivery.
Eye contact
maintained
throughout the
performance.
Presentation is at least
4 minutes long.
At least 1 verses and a
chorus
Instrumental is not
used and music is
loud enough to hear
but does not compete
with the lyrics. Lyrics
are mostly
understood.
All members
participate in the
presentation but not
equally.
Facial expressions
and body language
sometimes generate a
strong interest and
enthusiasm about the
topic in others. No
notes used in delivery.
Eye contact mostly
maintained
throughout the
performance.
Presentation is at
least 3 minutes long
Props(1-5)__________
Instrumental is not
used and music is too
loud to hear the lyrics.
Lyrics are barely
understood.
One or members don
not participate in the
presentation.
Facial expressions
and body language are
used to try to generate
enthusiasm, but seem
somewhat faked.
Notes used a little in
delivery. Eye contact
mostly maintained
throughout the
performance.
Very little use of
facial expressions or
body language. Did
not generate much
interest in topic being
presented. Notes used
in delivery. Some eye
contact maintained
throughout the
performance
Presentation is at
least 2 minutes long
Presentation is at
least 1 minutes long
Very little use of
facial expressions or
body language. Did
not generate much
interest in topic being
presented. Notes used
in delivery. Very little
eye contact
maintained
throughout the
performance
Presentation is less
than 1 minutes long
Choreography (1-5)__________