Periodic Table of
Elements
Research Project
5th Grade Science
Bechtold
Researching the STEP ONE: RESEARCH Learning Goal:
• Find more information I will be able to describe the
Periodic Table! about your chosen element physical and chemical
through reading books or properties of an element from
searching online the Periodic Table, in detail.
Choose one element • Record this information in
the graphic organizer POSTER
from the periodic provided on p. 2-3 REQUIREMENTS
table #1-86 -all information from graphic
STEP TWO: DESIGN organizer
• Present this information as -an image, picture, or
Design an a MINI-POSTER! drawing or the element
-cite at least 3 sources
informative poster • Option 1: Old School
- Create poster using
to showcase your paper & colored
DUE DATE:
element! pencils/ markers
Wednesday, Oct. 3rd,
• Option 2: High-Tech 2016
- Create poster using
Google Docs/ Slides &
What element did print it out
you choose?
STEP THREE: SHOWCASE
_________________________________ • Be prepared to talk about
your element in front of the
class for about 1 minute
STEP ONE: RESEARCH (DAY 1-2)
• Use an iPad to look for more information about your chosen element. Here are some helpful
websites:
Chem4Kids Israel Science and Technology
[Link] [Link]
Ducksters WebElements
[Link] [Link]
[Link] Chemical Elements
[Link] [Link]
• Or, borrow a book from Mr. Bechtold or the librarys about the periodic table
• Fill out the graphic organizer below with information about your element. ALL this information will need to
appear on your research poster.
Element Graphic Organizer
Basic Facts Element Name &
Symbol
Element Family
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass
Interesting When it was
Facts discovered?
How was it
discovered? (Or,
who discovered it?)
Where is the
element’s name
from? Why is it
named that?
Where in the world it
is typically found?
Physical
Color
Properties
Texture
Light Transmission
Luster
Hardness
Density
Phase in room
temperature
Melting point
Boiling point
Chemical Common compounds
Properties in which it is found
& Uses
(include common
names and their
chemical formulas)
3 uses for this
element
Books &
Websites
Used
STEP TWO: DESIGN (DAY 3-5)
• Get your creative juices flowing! Be artistic!
• Your poster will be the size of a regular sheet of paper (8.5 x 11) but feel free to use both sides, if
necessary.
• This poster must include a picture of the element at room temperature (either from online or hand-
drawn). Think about where you want to place it: center? top corner? bottom corner?
• This poster must include all the information outlined in the graphic organizer.
• This poster must include at least 3 sources cited — from books or websites
• You have two options to create this poster:
- Option 1: Old School
• Use paper, markers, colored pencils and design it by hand
- Option 2: High-Tech
• Use a Google Docs or Google Slides to type and add graphics
STEP THREE: SHOWCASE!
• Posters should be complete and ready for viewing. Any posters created using Google Docs/
Slides should be printed in full color.
• Our class will be split into 2 groups. The first group will present their elements while the second
group does a gallery walk, listening to presentations. Then each group will switch.
• Be ready to speak about your element for at least 1 minute
- Remember to to make eye-contact & stand with good posture
- Make sure your speaking volume is loud enough for your audience
- The tone of your voice should sound animated and interested
Name ______________________________________________ Date _____________ Class _____________
Periodic Table of Elements Research Project
Poster Rubric
Exceeds Standards Meets Standards (3) Partially Meets Minimally Meets
(4) Standards (2) Standards (1)
Basic Facts & Poster includes all Poster includes all Poster includes some Poster includes little
Interesting Facts required basic facts & required basic facts & required basic facts & to none of the
interesting facts as interesting facts interesting facts required basic facts &
well as additional interesting facts
information
Physical Properties Poster includes all Poster includes all Poster includes some Poster includes little
required physical required physical required physical to none of the
properties as well as properties properties required physical
additional information properties
Chemical Properties Poster includes all Poster includes all Poster includes most Poster includes little
& Uses required chemical required chemical chemical properties to none of the
properties and three properties and three and less than 3 of the required chemical
of the element’s uses of the element’s uses element’s uses properties and less
as well as additional than 2 of the
information element’s uses
Picture Poster includes a Poster includes a Poster includes a Poster does not
detailed visual of the visual of the element visual of the element include a visual of the
element but details are lacking element
Visual Presentation Poster is Poster is attractive in Poster is fine in terms Poster is poorly
exceptionally terms of design, of design and layout, designed or messy
attractive in terms of layout, and neatness although it may be a
design, layout, and bit messy
neatness
Spoken Speaker maintained Speaker maintained Speaker mostly Speaker barely
Presentation eye contact and eye contact and maintained eye maintained eye
spoke with a loud, spoke with a loud, contact and spoke contact and spoke
clear, and clear voice with a clear voice with a low, mumbled
enthusiastic voice voice
Cite Sources Used 3 or more sources 3 sources were cited 2 sources were cited 1 or fewer sources
were cited were cited
TOTAL: ______ of 28 A: 28-25 B: 24-22 C: 21-19 D: 18-17 F: 16 and below
COMMENTS: