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This project will count as a major test grade.
You will work in groups and each member of the group is expected
to do an equal part.
Written portion (50%):
- Each member will tun in their own work in
addition to a team written report.
Oral presentation (50%):
- Each member is expected to participate
(the use of visual aids, etc. is encouraged.
Each member of the group will get the same
grade.
EXCEPTION:
- No work on the project will result in a
grade of zero!!
The assigned team leader will be responsible
for
- organizing the group responsibilities,
- reporting group progress to the teacher.
ASSIGNED ELEMENTS:
Chlorine | Iron | Lead | Carbon | Sulfur | Tin | Aluminum
The
element you have been assigned to research is Chlorine: the ozone layer and CFC's
You will write a paper and make an oral
presentation that includes the following topics
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Hazardous compounds containing the
element
- Sources of the hazardous
elements/compound
- Environmental effects of the elements
and/or compounds
- Annual rates of production of the
element
- Potential environmentally-safe
alternatives to the hazardous element/compound
The
Element you have been assigned to research is Iron.
You will write a paper and make an oral
presentation that includes the following topics
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Industrial, commercial, medical and/or
household uses
- Current rates of recycling
- Energy savings and pollution reduction
benefits of recycling the element
- Dangers to the environment or humans
- Current statistics or information
(global distribution and abundance, prime consumers,
annual worldwide consumption, amount of remaining
reserves)
The
element you have been assigned to research is Lead:
Lead poising, soil and water contamination
You will write a paper and make an oral
presentation that includes the following topics
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Hazardous compounds containing the
element
- Sources of the hazardous
elements/compounds
- Environmental effects of the elements
and/or compounds
- Annual rates of production of the
element
- Potential environmentally-safe
alternatives to the hazardous element/compound
The
element you have been assigned to research is Carbon:
Carbon dioxide and the green-house effect.
You will write a paper and make an oral
presentation that includes the following topics
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Hazardous compounds containing the
element
- Sources of the hazardous
elements/compounds
- Environmental effects of the elements
and/or compounds
- Annual rates of production of the
element
- Potential environmentally-safe
alternatives to the hazardous element/compound
The
element you have been assigned to research is Sulfur:
Acid rain & acid rain gases.
You will write a paper and make an oral
presentation that includes the following topics
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Hazardous compounds containing the
element
- Sources of the hazardous
elements/compounds
- Environmental effects of the elements
and/or compounds
- Annual rates of production of the
element
- Potential environmentally-safe
alternatives to the hazardous element/compound
The
element you have been assigned to research is Tin.
You will write a paper and make an oral
presentation that includes the following topics
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Industrial, commercial, medical and/or
household uses
- Current rates of recycling
- Energy savings and pollution reduction
benefits of recycling the element
- Dangers to the environment or humans
- Current statistics or information
(global distribution and abundance, prime consumers,
annual worldwide consumption, amount of remaining
reserves)
The
element you have been assigned to research is Aluminum.
You will write a paper and make an oral
presentation that includes the following topics
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Industrial, commercial, medical and/or
household uses
- Current rates of recycling
- Energy savings and pollution reduction
benefits of recycling the element
- Dangers to the environment or humans
- Current statistics or information
(global distribution and abundance, prime consumers,
annual worldwide consumption, amount of remaining
reserves)
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