Element Superhero/Villain Project You have been hired by Elements of the Universe, a comic book publisher, to create a new superhero whose appearance, characteristics and powers are based on a chosen element in the periodic table. Task : You will conduct research to find information regarding their chosen element. You will complete a My Element Worksheet and then create an Element Superhero/Villain Poster that illustrates this information. Both will be turned in. Drawing of your element superhero/villain requirements A colored drawing of your element superhero/villain on a clean sheet of medium white paper Examples are done from the chosen element sulfur Basic Element information in periodic table form: Element name, symbol, atomic number, atomic mass and atomic model ( ex. Sulfur, S, 16, 32.06) Where does it comes from? (ex. Volcanic emissions..) What can the element use its power for? (ex. Make car batteries, extract minerals..) What are some characteristics and properties? Drawing must correspond to the qualities of your drawing (ex. the superhero should be yellow since sulfur has a characteristic yellow color). Strengths and weaknesses of your superhero/villain based on its characteristics and properties (ex.sulfur works as a good electrical insulator so a strength could be that he can harness and use electricity from things around him) 3 interesting facts (ex. Sulfur is created deep inside massive stars by the fusion of silicon and helium) Creative superhero/villain name (ex. Sulfury)
Element Superhero/Villain Project Rubric 1 2 3 4 Character Hard to tell who the character is or what powers are present Character is able to be identified, but powers are too general Character has a clear identity. Powers are appropriate Character has a clear identity. Powers are very appropriate. Periodic Table Information Information is missing 3 errors Information is displayed on poster. There are 2 errors All information is clearly displayed on poster. No errors present. Content Strengths/ Weaknesses, where power comes from and what is it used for not explained. Project is missing information from partially explained in relation to the character. explained in relation to the character. explained in detail in relation to the character and contains many examples Drawing of Hero/Villain (Are the properties clearly shown in the characters appearance?) unclear and/or do not fit with the character related with a little degree of effectiveness related effectively related effectively. Properties are incorporated creatively and bring the character to life. Neatness/ Colorful Presentation lacks neatness, is difficult to read, and/or has no color Project is moderately neat, hard to read, and has little color Project is moderately neat and has some color Project is neat and easy to read. Character is colorful
My Element Worksheet Imagine and describe a superhero that was created by this element. What would be their strengths? What would be their weaknesses? Where does your element come from? Strengths: Weaknesses : What is your element used for? List 3 interesting facts about your element: 1. 2. 3.
Create a full-body depiction of your superhero/villain IN ACTION. Make sure you include their name, costume, and any additional accessories. You also need to label parts of your superhero/villain that show your elements characters and properties.