Sell an Element Project

Name__________________________________ Date___________________ Division____

The goal of this project is to create an advertisement banner and presentation for one element of your
choice. You will try and sell your element in class by presenting your advertisement and telling the
class about the many characteristics and benefits of your element.
1. Complete a Sell an Element Fact Sheet: (50 points)
You may use multiple sources for your project. You can use books, encyclopedias, and
websites. Many reliable web sources can be found at:

http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzchem2.html
2. You will need to provide a list of your sources which is part of your Fact Sheet.
3. Create an Advertisement Banner for your Element: (30points)
The front of the advertisement must include the elements name, symbol, atomic number,
atomic mass, cost, at least one picture related to your element, and an advertising slogan that
describes one or more of its important uses. The back of the advertisement will show the atomic
structure of the element, by creating a diagram of one atom of the element. Advertisements
must be neat, colorful, and contain all of the information listed above.
Example:
On the Front be sure to include:
Element Symbol
Element Name
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass
Ad Slogan
Cost
Your name
Related Picture

Your ad must follow the same format as

this example!

Example:
On the Back be sure to include:
Nucleus
Correct Number of Protons
Correct Number of Neutrons
Electron Shells
Correct Number of Electrons
Your ad must follow the same format as
this example!

4. Present your Element: (20 points)

You will write a short script to read in front of the class describing your element and
why we should buy it. The goal is to help you feel more comfortable presenting in front of a
group.
5. Be a respectful audience for other presenters:
You will also have to be a respectful audience member for your other classmates. You will fill
out a scoring sheet for each of the other presenters while you watch their presentation.

Sell an Element: Fact Sheet

Name__________________________________ Date___________________ Division____

Your Element:___________________________________
Element Symbol

Atomic Number

Atomic Mass

_________________

_________________

_________________

Number of Protons

Number of Electrons

Number of Neutrons

_________________

_________________

_________________

Draw 1 Atom of your Element

Where did you get your information? Put your source on the source page!!

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Melting Point

Boiling Point

Normal Phase at Room

Temperature

______________oC

______________oC

______________

Cost

= ________________ for _______________

( Price $)

Classification: ___Nonmetal

___Metal

( Amount)

___Metalloid

(Check one only)

Family: My element belongs to the __________________________ family.

Where did the Name of your element come from?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Discovered by __________________________________________ in _____________.

(Name)
(Year)

Important Uses:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Interesting Facts:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Where did you get your information? Put your source on the source page!!

Possible Pictures

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Come up with a catchy selling Slogan

for your Element:

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Where did you get your information? Put your source on the source page!!

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Source Page
Where did you get your information?

Page 1:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Page 2:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Page 3:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Yay!!! You have now completed your Fact Sheet and are ready to begin making your
Advertisement Banner!!
Make sure to go back and look at the directions on the first page!

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