Element Advertisement Collage Project

Project procedure:
You are to create a two sided visual arts tool that you and future students can use to see the relationships of the variety of elements that are used in our daily lives.

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Electrons

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Proton Electron Neutron

Periodic Table

Art Project Chemistry

On Front of your display board you will need:

On the other side of your display board you will need:

  1. Create a collage of pictures.
  2. Collage should show how the element is used or incorporated into life and products.
  3. Have a large variety of representative pictures in relation to the element.
  4. Place small numbers on each picture to correspond to information you will include on the back of your collage.
  5. Neatness and artistic creativity will be evaluated along with information on the element.
  1. Include a list of the numbers that correspond to your pictures.
  2. Each of these numbers should have an explanation of what the picture is showing and how it relates to the chosen element.
  3. Include the number of protons in the element.
  4. Include the number of electrons in the element.
  5. Include the number of neutrons in the element.
  6. The year that the element was discovered and who discovered it.
  7. A written explanation of the elements uses. Be specific and give examples.
  8. The source of the element. (where found)
  9. Cost of the element
  10. Any additional information you can find should be included on the element

The above information should be typed in a clear and presentable format on the back of your collage. Place the Elements name at top of the page and included all of the information listed above.

Materials Needed:

  • Poster board - for backing
  • Access to research materials and internet
  • Creativity
  • Scissors
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Glue sticks

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Project provided to me by a fantastic science teacher
by the name of Pete Duranceau. Thanks Pete!