OVERVIEW

1. The purpose of this project is for you to apply

your knowledge of chemistry onto real life
applications
2. This project can include the different units
that were covered throughout this year in
chemistry
3. This project will also put your research,
organizational, and presentation skills to the
test
4. Team/group effort will be used to complete
this project
 OVERALL REQUIREMENTS
1. Project will be completed in teams / groups (size of
teams depends on the class size)
2. Chemistry topic will be researched by each team to
create a final product that will be presented to the class
(this will be your final exam grade)
3. Final product can be a PowerPoint presentation, Prezi
presentation, a video, or a poster
4. There are pre-determined topics that teams will choose
from (if a team would like to research on a topic that is
not part of this list, please let me know what topic you
would like to work on and I will decide if it is suitable for
the project)
5. Class presentations will take place during the last week
of school depending on the class size and the amount of
time needed for the presentations
6. ALL team members must be part of the project and final
presentation to the class
 POWERPOINT / PREZI
PRESENTATIONS
1. Title of presentation and/or topic
2. Team member introductions
3. Scope
4. Research findings
5. Conclusion
6. References / Works cited
7. Quiz (five questions)
 POWERPOINT / PREZI
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation needs to be at least 7 minutes long and
not longer than 10 minutes (this includes the 5
question quiz that will be given to the class).
2. Include pictures regarding your topic and any other
visual aids that you may think are important
3. The five question quiz at the end of the presentation
needs to be given to the class and papers need to be
graded by the team before they are given to me
4. Copy of the presentation needs to be given to me (if
you do a Prezi, make sure you give me a link to the
presentation and make it public!)
5. Be creative and make the presentation interesting!!
 VIDEO
1. Video needs to be at least 5 minutes long and
not longer than 10 minutes (this includes the
5 question quiz that will be given to the class)
2. All team members must be part of the video
3. Requirements for the PowerPoint / Prezi
presentations also apply to this video
4. If video does not completely explain the topic,
be prepared to answer questions if necessary
5. Five question quiz needs to be part of the
video at the end (if not in the video, provide
copies of questions for all students in the
class)
VIDEO TOPICS
1. Physical/Chemical Properties of Matter
2. Periodic table
3. Atomic Structure
4. Gases
5. Bonding
6. Periodic table
7. Lab Safety
8. Nuclear Chemistry
9. Solutions
10. Acids and Bases
TOPIC 1 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF
MATTER
(A) differentiate between physical and chemical changes and properties;
(B) identify extensive and intensive properties;
(C) compare solids, liquids, and gases in terms of compressibility, structure, shape,
and volume; and
(D) classify matter as pure substances or mixtures through investigation of their
properties.
TOPIC 2 PERIODIC TABLE
(A) explain the use of chemical and physical properties in the historical development
of the Periodic Table;
(B) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain the properties of chemical families,
including alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, and
transition metals; and
(C) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain periodic trends, including atomic
and ionic radii, electronegativity, and ionization energy.
TOPIC 3 ATOMIC STRUCTURE
(A) understand the experimental design and conclusions used in the development of
modern atomic theory, including Dalton's Postulates, Thomson's discovery of
electron properties, Rutherford's nuclear atom, and Bohr's nuclear atom;
(B) use isotopic composition to calculate average atomic mass of an element; and
TOPIC 4 GASES
(A) Understand the principles of ideal gas behavior, kinetic molecular theory, and the
conditions that influence the behavior of gases.
(B) Describe and calculate the relations between volume, pressure, number of
moles, and temperature for an ideal gas as described by Boyle's law, Charles' law,
Avogadro's law, Dalton's law of partial pressure, and the ideal gas law;
TOPIC 5 BONDING
(A) name ionic compounds containing main group or transition metals, covalent
compounds, acids, and bases, using International Union of Pure and Applied
Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature rules;
(B) write the chemical formulas of common polyatomic ions, ionic compounds
containing main group or transition metals, covalent compounds, acids, and
bases;
(C) construct electron dot formulas to illustrate ionic and covalent bonds;
(D) describe the nature of metallic bonding and apply the theory to explain metallic
properties such as thermal and electrical conductivity, malleability, and ductility;
and
TOPIC 6 PERIODIC TABLE
(A) explain the use of chemical and physical properties in the historical development
of the Periodic Table;
(B) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain the properties of chemical families,
including alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, and
transition metals; and
(C) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain periodic trends, including atomic
and ionic radii, electronegativity, and ionization energy.
TOPIC 7 LAB SAFETY
(A) demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations, including
the appropriate use of safety showers, eyewash fountains, safety goggles, and fire
extinguishers;
(B) know specific hazards of chemical substances such as flammability,
corrosiveness, and radioactivity as summarized on the Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS); and
(C) demonstrate an understanding of the use and conservation of resources and the
proper disposal or recycling of materials.
TOPIC 8 NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(A) describe the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation;
(B) describe radioactive decay process in terms of balanced nuclear equations; and
(C) compare fission and fusion reactions.
TOPIC 9 SOLUTIONS
(A) describe the unique role of water in chemical and biological systems;
(B) develop and use general rules regarding solubility through investigations with
aqueous solutions;
(C) distinguish between types of solutions such as electrolytes and nonelectrolytes
and unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated solutions;
(D) investigate factors that influence solubilities and rates of dissolution such as
temperature, agitation, and surface area;
TOPIC 10 ACIDS AND BASES
(A) define acids and bases and distinguish between Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry
definitions and predict products in acid base reactions that form water;
(B) understand and differentiate among acid-base reactions, precipitation reactions,
and oxidation-reduction reactions;
(C) define pH and use the hydrogen or hydroxide ion concentrations to calculate the
pH of a solution; and
(D) distinguish between degrees of dissociation for strong and weak acids and bases.
 CHEMISTRY IN INDUSTRY AND
TECHNOLOGY
Topic 1 (Guiding information):
- How do materials and chemicals benefit society?
- Iron, steel, and aluminum
* Main sources
* How are they processed?
* Their alloys and examples
* Their properties and their uses
* Discuss environmental impact of Fe and Al production
- The oil industry
* Main sources
* How is oil processed?
* Properties and uses
*Discuss environmental impact
 CHEMISTRY IN INDUSTRY AND
TECHNOLOGY
Topic 2 (Guiding information):
- How do materials and chemicals benefit society?
- Polymers (plastics)
* Main sources
* How are they processed?
* Examples
* Their properties and their uses
* Discuss advantages and disadvantages of their use
- Fuel cells and rechargeable batteries
* What are they?
* How do rechargeable batteries & fuel cells work?
* Discuss similarities & differences between both
* Discuss environmental impact
 CHEMISTRY IN INDUSTRY AND
TECHNOLOGY
Topic 3 (Guiding information):
- How do materials and chemicals benefit society?
- Liquid Crystals
* What is meant by the term liquid crystals?
* What are liquid crystals?
* What are the properties needed for a substance to be
used in liquid-crystal displays?
* Explain the principle of LCD devices
- Nanotechnology
* What is it?
* Distinguish between chemical and physical manipulation
of atoms
* Discuss applications
* What are some implications of nanotechnology?
 MEDICINES AND DRUGS
Topic 4 (Guiding information):
- How do medicines and drugs influence the functioning of the
body?
- Pharmaceutical products
* What are effects of medicines & drugs on the human
body?
* Explain the stages involved in the research, development,
& testing of new pharmaceutical products
* Describe the different methods of administering drugs
- Antacids
* What are they?
* How do these work?
* Examples
* Explain chemically how antacids affect the body
 MEDICINES AND DRUGS
Topic 5 (Guiding information):
- How do medicines and drugs influence the functioning of the
body?
- Depressants
* Describe the effects of depressants
* Examples and their uses
* Discuss physiological effects of the use and
abuse of alcohol
* Describe & explain the techniques used to detect alcohol
in the breath, blood, and urine
- Stimulants
* Describe the effects of stimulants
* Examples and their uses
* Discuss physiological effects of the use and
abuse of nicotine
 MEDICINES AND DRUGS
Topic 6 (Guiding information):
- How do medicines and drugs influence the functioning of the
body?
- Antibacterials
* Describe the historical development of penicillin
* Explain how penicillin works
* Examples and their uses
* Describe & explain how antibacterial soap and hand
sanitizers work
- Antivirals
* What are they and how do they work?
* Explain the differences between viruses and bacteria
* How do antiviral drugs work?
* Discuss why it has been so difficult to solve the AIDS
problem?
 MEDICINES AND DRUGS
Topic 7 (Guiding information):
- How do medicines and drugs influence the functioning of the
body?
- Mind-altering drugs
* What are they?
* Examples and the effect of each on the body
* Discuss the arguments for and against the legalization of
some of these drugs
- Analgesics
* What are they and how do they work?
* Describe & explain the different ways that analgesics
prevent pain
* Discuss advantages & disadvantages of using aspirin &
acetaminophen
* Discuss advantages & disadvantages of using morphine
 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Topic 8 (Guiding information):
- How has the intensive use of limited resources found in air,
water, and soil affected our environment?
- Air pollution
* Describe the main sources of pollutants that contribute
to air pollution
* Evaluate current methods for the reduction of air
pollution
* Discuss the effect of pollutants on our local environment
- Greenhouse effect
* Describe the greenhouse effect
* What are the main greenhouse gases & their sources
and discuss their relative effects
* Discuss the influence of increasing amounts of
greenhouse gases on the atmosphere
 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Topic 9 (Guiding information):
- How has the intensive use of limited resources found in air,
water, and soil affected our environment?
- Ozone depletion
* Describe the formation and depletion of ozone in the
stratosphere
* What are the ozone-depleting pollutants and their
sources?
* Discuss alternatives to CFC’s in terms of their properties
- Waste
* Describe and compare various methods for waste
disposal
* Describe the recycling of metal, glass, plastic & paper
products and discuss the benefits
* Describe the characteristics & sources of different types
of radioactive waste