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Crash Course – Chemical Compounds: A Chemistry Research Group Project
Rationale:
In Unit 2 Elements and Compounds, we have covered the concept of compounds are substances made up of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together. The discovery and use of many different chemical compounds has made a large impact in our world from fighting battles, to fighting diseases. Their importance spans all aspects of our lives including what we eat, how we dress and care for ourselves, our transportation and even the way we communicate.
Objectives:
Compound Categories
Each G10 CHM teacher will randomly select compounds from all 4 categories for the teams to draw from a hat.
Drug Category |
Compound learnt in G10 |
Compound you might have heard off |
Everyday Compounds |
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Task:
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Student 1 |
Student 2 |
Student 3 (4) |
Student name |
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Research focus |
Properties and History |
Applications |
Impact |
Presentation (dialogue in the script) |
Impact |
Properties and History |
Applications |
check list and a script template
QD’s G10 chemistry moodle page
[no more than 300 words]
Each team is assigned to a video viewer group, circle your compound from the
table below
Opium, NaCl, Teflon, Rubber |
Morphine, H2SO4, Kevlar, Ethanol |
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Project Requirements
Duration |
no more than 5 minutes long [point deduction if it is longer] |
Format |
MP4, File name: Class_Group#_Compound [eg CHM2_GP3_Teflon.mp4] [point deduction: incorrect file name] |
Collaboration |
Group members [student 1-3] must carry out the assigned tasks according to the duty table given on page 1 |
Essential Element
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IB learning profile
QD 7 virtues |
Be a risk taker Demonstrate creativity in creating a video that is both educational and enjoyable to watch
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Student 1:
Section |
Focus |
Properties |
For instance, Molar Mass / Melting and Boiling Point / Density / Solubility in water
[Tips: simply stating the physical properties of the compound would only be considered as satisfactory. To be in the upper band, demonstrate the ability to communicate information effectively is required] |
History |
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Student 2 and 3:
Section |
Focus |
Applications |
Identify useful applications of the molecule
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Impact on our world
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Explain how this compound has made an impact on our world [discussion must cover minimum of two categories listed below] Environment / Society / Economy / Technology
[Tips: Applications and impact to the society should be interconnected. To be in the upper band, students are to demonstrate the ability to combine knowledge, understanding and skills to create a product. It is about the quality of your work, not the quantity] |
Timeline and Checkpoints
Week |
Task |
Suggest Checkpoint |
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Three library sessions with Mr Kennedy Session 1: planning using storyboard and writing a script Session 2: finding and using information [database] Session 3: Citation
[Tips: decide the style of your video prior to the library session
allocate a leadership role to each team member: project manager [attention to detail]: ensure all deadlines and requirements are met
Script manager [organization, creativity, logical]: ability to turn scientific data into a piece of creative writing
video producer [creativity, computer guru]: bring words to life
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Due date: 27th Nov [a quick check in class]
[IA, summative] Minimum of three sources [1 student each] Annotated articles [why is it useful and how it will be used] Citation list given in MLA8 format
[Work hand in date: Project manager: gather all cited materials and present them as one document.
hand in on the same due date for the post project reflection form]
[Group mark: 3] |
27 – 1st Dec |
Writing a Script [Class: ionic bond vs covalent bond]
[Tips: content (relevant to this project)
creativity (produce a short footage that is both educational and enjoyable to watch)
Team work (all members must take part in voice over and/or play a role in the film)
KEEP IT SIMPLE!!! |
Due date: 1st Dec
[IA, Formative] Script manager: Upload your team’s script onto managebac before due date
[Group mark: 5] |
4th – 8th Dec |
Film making [Class: Unit 2 Test on contents covered after mid-term]
use of software and technology into learning (movie maker, quicktime, imovie, animated software (powtoon) etc)
save the video as a MP4 file
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Due date: 8th Dec
[IA, summative] Video producer: Post MP4 video on moodle
[Group mark: 10] |
11 – 15th Dec |
Post Project Individual Task [Class: Unit 3 Making a stock solution]
[x1 highlight and x1 suggestion]
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Due date: 15th Dec
[IA, summative] Hard copy / upload onto managebac [teacher’s preference]
[Individual mark: 12] |
U2 Compound Crash Course Project Marking Sheet
Category |
Type of Assessment |
Marking criteria |
Marks |
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Research |
Summative (group) |
Minimum of three sources [1 student each] Annotated articles [why is it useful and how it will be used] Citation list given in MLA8 format
3: Thorough, detailed, exceed the expectation [more than three sources], citation given in MLA8 format
2: Satisfactory. Meet all requirements
1: Below satisfactory. Limited effort, insufficient (irrelevant) sources, citation not given in MLA8 format |
/3 |
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Script |
Formative (group) |
content (relevant to this project) Team work (all members took part in voice over and/or play a role in the film)
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/5 |
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Video |
Summative (group) |
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/10 |
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Peer evaluate &
Post project reflection |
Summative (individual) |
Watched 3 videos and gave constructive feedback [3] 1 mark for each [x1 strength, x1 area to improve] Questions related to the videos [4] Post project reflection [5]
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/12 |
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Total Summative mark |
/25 |
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Teacher comment:
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