elements

"Elements" on the Periodic Table Unit:

Padlet: Task #1: Click on [|"Element #1" Padlet]. This will be our pre-assessment for our "Element" unit. Please share and add any information (all you have to do is click on an area of the padlet and you will get a box) that you know about an element or about the Periodic Table of Elements. Furthermore, please add any information that you would like to learn about an element or elements in our unit. Lastly, note that Mr. Wysocki has provided an example for you.

Task 2: Click on [|"Element #2" Padlet]. On this padlet, add any research or funny/interesting facts about an element, elements, or about the Periodic Table. Also, view the helpful websites provided by Mr. Wysocki. Feel free to refer back to this Padlet and the websites when researching a specific element or a scientist that discovered an element when creating your technology projects.

Thinglink: Task 1: Directions for Signing up and logging into [|Thinglink]
 * Click on the Link above
 * Click "Get Started" in the middle of the screen - Make sure you get the FREE version.
 * Click "G" to log-in with your Google account and allow it
 * Click "Create" in the top bar menu option to start your first Thinglink creation.
 * When you need to log back into your account click "Log in" in the upper-right hand corner and click the google icon

Task 2: Create a Thinglink on several elements on the Periodic Table, one element (your choice of which one), or on the Periodic Table. Have fun and be creative Prezi: Task 1: Directions for Signing up and logging into [|Prezi] Task 2: Create a Prezi presentation on one element on the Periodic Table (make sure it is a different element than you Thinglink project). Have fun and be creative.
 * Make sure your Thinglink has the following criteria: (see examples below)
 * At least 10 tags (facts) of research on your image.
 * At least 1 tag with a video.
 * At least 1 tag with your sources cited.
 * Correct spelling, punctuation, and it should be neat.
 * On the main screen click "Get Started" once you have clicked on the link above
 * Click "Basic" on the the top menu option
 * Click the "Free" version and then "Continue"
 * Fill-in all the "Create your free Basic account" information
 * Hint: Use your log-in information to your Chromebook/Google account to create your Prezi account
 * Write your email and password down in your agenda
 * When you need to log back into your account click "Log in" on Prezi.com in the upper right-hand corner.
 * Make sure your Prezi has the following criteria: (see the example at the bottom of the page)
 * Your elements name and symbol
 * Your elements atomic mass (with unit)
 * If applicable...your elements discoverer and in what year
 * 2 uses of your element in the real-world
 * The density of your element (with unit)
 * 3 Interesting Facts about your element (must be different than your other criteria)
 * Example: you cannot have its density listed and then have it count as one of your facts
 * At least 2 different pictures of your element
 * Your sources cited
 * Correct spelling, punctuation, and it should be neat.

Examples: [|Mr. Wysocki's Example - One Element] [|Mr. Wysocki's Example - Several Elements on the Periodic Table] [|Mr. Wysocki's Example - On the Periodic Table]

Example: [|Mr. Wysocki's Example of his Element Prezi]

Rubric Below:
 * || 5 points  ||  3 points  ||  1 point  ||  0 points  ||
 * Padlet || Student contributed information to both Padlets || Student contributed information to only one Padlet || X || Student did not contribute to any of the Padlets ||
 * Thinglink || Student used the tool appropriately and included all the required contents (10 tags, 1 video, sources cited, and no spelling or punctuation errors). || Student used the tool mostly appropriate; however he/she is missing some of the required material (at least 5-9 tags) || Student did not use the tool appropriately and is missing some of the required material (at least 1-4 tags). || Student did not use the tool and the project is incomplete. ||
 * Prezi || Student used the tool appropriately and included all the required contents (symbol, facts, uses, discoverer, mass, density, pictures, element name sources cited, and no spelling or punctuation errors). || Student used the tool mostly appropriate; however he/she is missing some of the required material (only has 9 or 10 of the total requirements). || Student did not use the used the tool appropriately and is missing some of the required material (only has 6,7, or 8 of the total requirements). || Student did not use the tool and the project is incomplete (5 or less of the total requirements were on the project). ||

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