8 9 Element Fact File 83r10

8 SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT – ELEMENT FACT FILE Task: To write a fact file on an element of your choice. Explanation: Use the internet, your textbook or other resources to gather your information. Your fact file should be approximately 250 words in length and should include the following information: 1. Name of the element (including its chemical symbol and atomic number) 2. History of the element (its discovery) 3. How we get the element (mining, manufacture etc) 4. Physical properties 5. Chemical properties 6. Uses It should be presented as a report (A4 word document with clear titles, relevant diagrams and pictures). Refer to the rubric below: Criteria

5 Marks

2 Marks

1 Mark

0 Marks

Name of substance given. Atomic number and symbol provided.

Name of substance stated.

No name given

Detail given about how the substance was discovered or created, including by whom and when, and whether it is man-made or natural. A detailed description given of the process to produce the substance, including how we extract it, if manmade or reactions to make it synthetic. Detailed description of the substance including 5 points made about the substance

Who discovered the substance and when listed.

Time when the substance discovered or created listed

No reference to the discovery or creation of the substance given.

A list of the process to obtain the substance.

Minimal information given on how the substance is produced.

No information given on how we get the substance.

A list of at least three properties of the substance.

A brief mention of the substance’s physical properties.

No mention made of the substance’s physical properties.

Detailed description of the substance including 5 points made about the substance

A list of at least three properties of the substance

A brief mention of the substance’s chemical properties

No mention made of the substance’s chemical properties.

Uses

Detailed description of the substance’s uses, including its advantages and disadvantages.

A list of at least 2 uses given.

One use given.

No uses given for the substance.

Bibliography

A range of over 5 sources are referenced correctly using a Harvard system bibliography according to planner guidelines (p110)

3 internet or other sources referenced correctly using a Harvard system bibliography according to planner guidelines (p110)

Attempts made to reference sources using Harvard system bibliography with some mistakes evident

No attempt to reference according to planner guidelines (p110)

Name/ Composition of Substance History

How we get the substance

Physical Properties Chemical Properties