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Periodic Table of Elements Project 
Students will research their adopted elements and determine the following: abbreviation, atomic number, atomic mass, periodic table group, state at room temperature, boinging point, melting point, whether it exists naturally or is synthetic, its source, whether it is essential to life, its common (and uncommon) uses, any hazards involved in using it, and its history including when, where, and by whom it was discovered. The project is DUE ON ______________________________.
Rubric Code: B373B6
By tmsstevens
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Element Research Project
Total Pts.: _______/16 =______%
  Exemplary

Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards.

4 pts

Proficient

Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards.

3 pts

Developing

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but does not meet all expectations.

2 pts

Beginning

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but is far from meeting the expectations.

1 pts

Project Requirements

The requirements are included in the final project.
The project will be typed on one 8 1/2" x 11" page using Word/Times New Roman font, with 1/2" margins all around. The abbrev., name, and atomic number will be typed at the top in 36 pt. A 2-col. x 2-row table is one line below the name. Using the example, all information is present EXACTLY as shown using 14-18 pt., based on the space needed to fit all information. The table borders are adjusted to fit the page.
Exemplary

More than the required information is present on the final element "tile." The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Proficient

All required information is present on the final element "tile." The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Developing

MOST (more than 75%) of the required information is present on the final element "tile." The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Beginning

MUCH (less than 75%) of the required information is present on the final element "tile." The format of the final project is NOT as specified in the directions.
Presentation/Knowledge Gained

The student will present the element and information to the class.
Exemplary

Student easily presented the element information to the class, exhibiting all knowledge gained from the research and sufficient preparation for the presentation.
Proficient

Student presented the element information to the class, exhibiting all of the knowledge gained from the research but showed INSUFFICIENT preparation for the presentation.
Developing

Student presented the element information to the class, exhibiting SOME of the knowledge gained from the research and INSUFFICIENT preparation for the presentation.
Beginning

Student did not understand the information being presented, exhibiting LITTLE knowledge gained from the research.
Timeliness and Neatness

The project should be turned in on time and be neat.
Students will lose 10% per day for late projects.
Exemplary

The project was turned in on time and is neat, with NO spelling or grammar errors.
Proficient

The project was turned in on time and is neat, but there are some (less than 5) spelling and grammar errors present.
Developing

The project was turned in on time but is NOT as NEAT as it could have been, including more than 5 spelling or grammar errors.
Beginning

The project may have been LATE or is NOT as NEAT as it could have been, including many spelling or grammar errors.
Picture

The picture represents some aspect of the element.
A picture depicting a use, the discoverer, a hazard, or some other relationship to the element will be inserted/drawn/photo copied and pasted into the lower left box in the table.
Exemplary

The included picture accurately represents some aspect of the element and shows some level of creativity.
Proficient

The included picture accurately represents some aspect of the element but is basic in its interpretation.
Developing

The included picture accurately represents some aspect of the element but only with an accompanying explanation from the student.
Beginning

The included picture does not accurately represent some aspect of the element but indicates the student made an attempt at cutting and pasting a picture.



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  • Periodic Table, element, atom, atomic

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