Exploring+Chemicals+Project

=Exploring Chemicals Project-=
 * Objective:** To choose a chemical of interest and collect and share informaton about the chemical.

Final Product: A one page fact sheet on google drive (documents) submitted to the schoology dropbox.


 * Directions:** View the following websites and article about chemical compounds. When surfing the sites, find a chemical or "stuff" that you would like to learn more about. Once you choose a chemical, research the chemical (use questions below). At a minimum, answer the questions about the compound you are researching. Create a fact sheet about your chemical that answers the research questions and more. Within your fact sheet, include links to websites where you found the information. Add website links, videos, annimations, podcasts, or any other digital media that will provide useful information about your chemical. This website will serve as a resource for future students to learn about everyday chemicals in our lives.

@http://www.webelements.com/ An online interactive periodic table with a wealth of information about elements, compounds, properties, and other chemical information. Click on compounds and then select an element of interest to get a list of many compounds to choose from.

What's that stuff? You might ask yourself... **What's That Stuff?** Ever wondered about what's really in hair coloring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners? C&EN presents a collection of articles that gives you a look at the chemistry behind a wide variety of everyday products.

3dChem Website This website has oer 1600 inorganic compounds with information and 3D models of compounds.


 * IF you find a good website with information about different chemicals or compounds please let me know!**

**__FACT SHEET DIRECTIONS__**

 * create a google drive document
 * Include a TITLE (chemical name or common name) and YOUR NAME, AND HOUR
 * Include visuals, short video clips, annimations, if they help others to learn about your chemical.
 * Include as much information as possible on one page.

Research Questions/ Information (this is a mimimal list of facts to display about your compound)
Chemical Name Common Name Synonyms Chemical Formula Formula Weight Common uses History of Compound Interesting Facts Models of compound Physical Properties How is it made? Is it found in nature or man made? What does it react with? Is it toxic, poisonous, radioactive? How much does it cost? Other interesting information. Type of chemical bond?