Name Date Period
ELEMENT BABY BOOK PROJECT
Introduction
In this project you will adopt an element from the periodic table. As a PROUD
NEW PARENT of your element, you will create a baby book to remember each stage of your
element’s life. This project will count as a test grade. Some parts must be done on the
computer and some parts you will do by hand. So, PAY ATTENTION to detail so you do not get
points deducted. If the page says computer next to the requirements, then you must create it
using a computer for that part.
Final Project due date:
Presentation due date:
Requirements:
o Use color
o Be creative
o Be neat
o Spelling and grammar
o Take up the space on the page
Resources
Fill in your element data sheet using the following:
o The periodic table in your binder or book.
o Encyclopedias
o Books in the Media Center
o Some sample websites
o o Webelements (www.webelements.com)
o o Chemical Elements (www.chemicalelements.com)
o o Chem4Kids (www.chem4kids.com)
o o Chemicool (www.chemicool.com)
o o Periodic Table (http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm)
Process
By completing these tasks you will begin to look at the world with a whole new
understanding. Your duty as “parents” is to gain knowledge about your element and the periodic
table. So, let’s get started creating your “Element Baby Book.”
Name Date Period
Cover Page – 5pts
o Name of the element _______________________________
o Picture of the element (in everyday use) _________________
o Your name ___
o Decorative cover __
Page 1 Birth Certificate (computer) – 15 pts
o Name (of the element) ___________________________________
o Nickname (symbol) ______________________________________
o Birth date (date element was discovered) _____________________
o Birth weight (atomic mass) ________________________________
o Birth height (atomic number) ______________________________
o Race (type of element – metal, non-metal, metalloid) _____________
o Doctor (discoverer) _____________________________________
o Gender (state of matter at room temperature) ________________
o Place of birth (country of discovery) ________________________
o Personality (boiling point and melting point) ___________________
o Signature of Parent (that’s you!) ___________________________
o Make it look professional (border, seal of approval, etc) - ________
Page 2 – Baby Picture -10 pts
o Create or cut-out a picture of a baby
o The baby needs to have a drawing of your element’s atomic structure on their shirt
(use the yellow page for help!)
o Be sure to also label protons, neutrons and electrons in the correct amounts!
__________
o Number protons – ______
o Number neutrons – ______
o Number electrons - ______
Page 3 – Family Tree – 5 pts
o Create a family tree to place the following information:
Family name (name of the group it belongs to) __________
Brothers and sisters (names of the group members)
_________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Name Date Period
Page 4 – When I grow up…(computer) – 10 pts
o In a paragraph (5-8 sentences), explain the following:
Career choices (what your element is used for)
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Picture of career (a different picture of what element is used for)
Page 5 My favorite story…(computer) – 10 pts
o Create a creative story or poem about your element’s life and how it would like to
grow up
o It may be funny (but appropriate) and should be creative
o It should contain at least 5 -8 sentences (stories) or 5- 8 lines (poems)
Other Requirements:
o Spelling and Grammar – 10 pts
o Creativity – 10 pts
o Neatness – 5 pts
Lateness:
-5 points each day
You are responsible for this project whether you do it in school or out of school. This is NOT a
100% in school project. You may need to work on it at home to complete it by the due date.
TOTAL POINTS = 80
SUGGESTED CALENDAR: DUE Tuesday May 31
Monday 5/16/11 - get worksheet signed, pick element
Tuesday 5/17/11 – research in class
Wednesday 5/18/11 – research in class
Thursdsay 5/19/11 – finish research (at home)
Friday 5/20/11 – finish research (at home)
Monday 5/23/11 – cover page, page 2
Tuesday 5/24/11 – page 1
Wednesday 5/25/11 – page 2
Thursday 5/26/11 – page 3
Friday 5/27/11 - page 4