Periodic Table Project

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Periodic Table Project

• Information
• Date assignment is due February 28, 2005
• Total assignment is worth 100 points
• Each paragraph is worth 15 points (90 points)
• Grading of paragraph will be based on accuracy
  and completeness of the paragraph concerning the
  topic. 10 points
• Spelling and grammar represent 5 points. 
• Two references or sources are included 10
  points
• For each day that this assignment is late, the
  final grade will be lowered by one letter grade.
• You will be provided 2 days to work on the
  assignment, February 7 and 8.

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Directions

• You will write a six-paragraph report on any
  element found on the periodic table. You must
  have 2 sources and attach a copy to your report
• The report MUST be typed, double spaced and have
  a one inch by one inch border. You need to see
  Mr. Costein if this is a problem!
• This report represents 15 of your final grade
  and replaces the nine weeks test. Failure to do
  this report will lower you grade by at least a
  1.5 letter grades.

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Page 3 Directions

• Below is a list of the topics for each paragraph
• Paragraph one Historical data When was the
  element discover? Was there a common name for
  this element? How was it discovered?
• Paragraph two Physical properties Describe in
  general terms of color, luster, melting point,
  boiling point, density.
• Paragraph three Chemical properties Describe
  in general terms of reactivity. What does it
  react with? What type of bonds does it form?

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Page 4 Directions

• Below is a list of the topics for each paragraph
• Paragraph four Uses How is it used in todays
  society? What economic issues surround the use
  of this element? What sources in nature are this
  element found?
• Paragraph five Safety and Health issues Are
  there any health issues with this element? Are
  there any safety issues concerning this element?
• Paragraph six Summary Write a conclusion on
  what you feel is the most relevant issues
  concerning this element.