FINAL PROJECTS
After the AP, students will work on TWO final projects:
PROJECT 1 - Presentation (individual)
Student will choose one of the two options below to study, and present their findings to the class in a presentation (≤ 10 min) using Google Slides. The options are described here, followed by a tentative schedule. This will be worth 50 classwork points.
Option 1 - chemistry in film or TV
Pick a clip from film or TV that uses (or misuses!) chemistry and create a Google Slides presentation to explain it. If you can, please include the clip (≤ 2min of your total presentation). If not, describe the clip. Upload a shareable link to your presentation on Jupiter. Have fun!
Option 2 - chemistry careers
Choose a career that could be achievable with a background in chemistry. Create a Google Slides presentation that teaches the class what you learn! Upload a shareable link to your presentation on Jupiter. Have fun! Some guiding questions are:
What would you be doing?
How is chemistry related to this career?
What companies will you work for?
Where in the world will you be able to work?
What education is needed for this career?
What colleges might be good to prepare for this career?
How much can you make?
What is a typical day like?
What are the pros & cons of this career?
Where did you find your information?
There are LOTS of possible options for this! Some good examples of career presentations in the past include:
Environmental lawyer, pharmacist, forensic scientist, professor, chemical engineer, food scientist, pyrotechnician, medicinal chemist, pharmaceutical sales rep, physician, brewer, anasthesiologist, art restoration specialist, chemistry app developer, formulation chemist, toxicologist, dye/pigment chemist, and LOTS more!
PROJECT 2 - Lab Practicum (group of 3)
When not working on project 1, students will work in the lab applying the techniques used this year to identify an unknown solid. You and your team will need to plan, experiment, and report your findings in a Google Slides submission (not presented live). This will be worth 50 classwork points. You will have access to:
•basic lab equipment (spatulas, clamps, etc.)
•glassware (beakers, flasks, test tubes, etc.)
•hot plates, stirrers
•centrifuges
•burners
•conductivity probes
•scales
•pH meters
•gas pressure sensors
•spectrophotometers
•ovens
•thermometers
•chemicals used this year may be available
•chemicals NOT used this year may be requested
Your grade will depend on your ability to show up, work in the lab, and submit your results. To submit your results, you and your partner will create a Google Slides presentation (three slides) and upload it to Jupiter on or before the last day of classes.
(1) What tests did you use to identity your solid?
(2) What were the results? Include pictures! Diagrams! Sketches!
(3) What would you do if you had more time and/or resources?
