In this assignment you will first research an element, and create a small informational poster about
that element, combining text and images. Your poster should have the following format:
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ELEMENT
THE NUMBERS
Under normal conditions (room temperature) my element is solid/liquid/gas (cross out).
(If it is solid). My element is a metal/non–metal (cross out).
(If it is solid). Melting point temperature: ___ o C.
(If it is a solid, or liquid). Boiling point temperature: __ o C.
The atomic number is __. The atomic weight is __.
APPEARANCE
If you had a pure sample of the element (no other elements mixed in), describe its appearance in
three ways:
1.
2.
3.
HISTORY
Find two facts about the history of the element. (Examples: who discovered it, how was it
discovered, where was it discovered)
1.
2.
Name of element. The “numbers” on the
element go below (see notes).
Symbol of element. Include the atomic
number (to the top left) and atomic
weight (to the bottom left) of symbol.
Pictures of things made from the
element, as well as text about the
element get added around pictures.
Element chosen:
USES
Find and describe three things that the element is used for. These might be specific objects (e.g.
x–ray tubes), as well as more general things (e.g. computer technology.) Write down enough
descriptive information that you will be able to expand on this in your poster.
Uses What qualities of the element make it useful
for this purpose?
1.
2.
3.
1
2.
3.
IMAGES
Use the Internet (Google image search) find two images. Print the page using a colour printer
and cut the images out. Describe each image:
1.
2.
On a separate sheet of paper write a rough draft of your poster. Organize it under the headings:
APPEARANCE, HISTORY, and USES. Create imaginative subheadings that will interest the
reader in what you will way.
Neatly, rewrite (or type) the text onto your poster. Include, images, and coloured text to improve
the appearance.
