WATER POLLUTION POWERPOINT PROJECT (100 POINTS)

The following is a list of elements that are also potential water pollutants: Antimony Arsenic Barium Beryllium Cadmium Chlorine Chromium Cobalt Copper Fluorine Lead Mercury Nickel Nitrogen (in the form of nitrate) Selenium Silver Thallium

For this project, you will research one of the elements listed above. You may work alone or in a group of two. The final product of your research will be a short Powerpoint presentation to be given in front of the class. You should make use of the internet as well as the books and periodicals available to you in the library. You must use at least one non-internet source in your research.

Your presentation must include the following:

Description 1. Name and chemical symbol/formula of the element (with at least one image) and a description of its physical properties. Include your name(s) on this slide. 2. History of the element 3. Uses of the element in industry/society 4. Toxic effects and symptoms on humans as well as plants and animals. Please include exposure limits with appropriate units (parts per million, parts per billion, etc). 5. How does the element enter the water supply? 6. What steps can be taken to reduce the presence of this element in our water supply? 7. Bibliography Minimum of 3 sources for individuals and 5 sources for groups Use proper MLA format (handouts are available in the library) Include at least one non-internet source (book, periodical, etc) 8. On your last slide, include 3-5 true/false questions that focus on your research. At the end of your presentation, you will have an opportunity to quiz your classmates on your element. 9. Answers to true/false questions TOTAL
Adapted from Patricia Mason http://lapeer.org/ChemCom/Unit1/1C9.HeavyMetals.html

Working Alone 1 slide

Working in a Pair 1 slide

1 slide 1 slide 1 slide

2 slides 2 slides 2 slides

1 slide 1 slide

1 slide 1 slide

1 slide
(3 sources)

1 slide
(5 sources)

1 slide 1 slide 9 slides

1 slide 1 slide 12 slides

revised 10/2006

Other Instructions: Your presentation should contain pictures and images whenever possible. Images can easily be downloaded from websites or scanned from printed material. Include the source(s) of any images in your bibliography! Powerpoint slides should be colorful (but not too colorful) and easy to read. Use bullet points (rather than full sentences) and make sure the text is LARGE! As with all written work, this presentation should contain no spelling or grammatical errors. Make sure to have someone proofread your slides before the due date. Make sure you can define ALL TERMS used in your powerpoint slides. Dont include any information that youre unable to explain in detail. DO NOT copy and paste information directly from other websites. All text must be your own original work. (if you choose to quote a specific source, but you must give credit to the author).

Recommended Websites: WebElements Online Periodic Table (http://www.webelements.com) Environmental Protection Agency (http://www.epa/gov/water) Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: (http://www.mass.gov/dep/)

Deadlines: A rough draft (at least of your slides) must be completed by _____________________. An electronic copy of your final slideshow is due on ________________________. You may email the presentation to thompsom@arps.org or bring me a copy on a floppy disk. Presentations will begin on _______________________________. All students must be prepared to present on this day!

Note: Late projects will be penalized one letter grade (10%) per day. Make sure to stay on top of your work and see me AHEAD OF TIME if youre having trouble.

Grading Sheet for Water Pollution Powerpoint Project

Name(s) _________________________________________________ Part 1: Name & Symbol of Element _________/ 3 points Physical Properties _________/ 5 points Image on Slide _________/ 2 points Part 2: History of Element _________/ 5 points Part 3: Uses of Element _________/ 10 points Part 4: Toxic Effects/Symptoms _________/ 8 points Exposure limits _________/ 2 points Part 5: How element enters water supply ________ / 10 points Part 6: How to reduce element in water supply ________ / 10 points. Part 7: Bibliography _________ / 10 points Parts 8-9: True/False questions (with answers on following slide) ________ / 5 points. Neatness and Creativity: Use of images and other visual aids _________/ 5 points Use of color & font size _________/ 5 points Spelling & grammar _________/ 5 points Presentation: Delivery (volume, pace, eye contact, etc) ________ / 5 points Knowledge of material and preparedness _________ / 10 points TOTAL SCORE: ____________// 100 points Period _______

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