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Apply knowledge of chemistry concepts learned in class and information collected from the internet and books to create an element cereal box that highlights a specific element from the periodic table. Students will include digital fabrication into their cereal box by creating a sticker that represents a mascot/logo and slogan for their element.
This lesson will use Google Drawing, available in Google Drive, to create their mascot/logo. The lesson also utilizes Roland Cutstudio SV-15 vinyl cutter. All other aspects of the cereal box will be hand drawn or created on the computer and printed.
Periodic Table
Computer with internet access
Empty cereal box or other similiar sized box
Project directions
Project Rubric
Project research template
Roland SV-15 vinyl cutter and materials
Tweezer
Scissors
Software
Google Drawing
Roland Cutstudio
As do-nows through the entire unit on atoms, molecules, and elements I use a series of puns to peek student interest. Reward stamps are awarded for correct answers.
These puns are great to get kids searching through the periodic table of the element that goes with the pun. Example – What do you do with ripped jeans? Sodium
(See attachment of suggested puns)
This project is the final project for our unit on atoms, molecules, and elements. I use this as a four week homework assignment. All work except the fabrication of the vinyl sticker for the mascot/logo will be done at home. If in a remote learning setting the logo's can be created in google draw and sent to the educator to cut, if there is access to the vinyl cutter at home.
Students will choose three elements they wish to explore more and fill out the student template for each. (see attachment) They may use the internet, books, or whatever means necessary to find the information. These templates all need to be complete and are part of the final grading rubric. After students choice there element there is a short class share out of what element the chose and why the chose it. I try to encourge students to choose elements they don’t know much about or that they have a special interest in.
Debrief students current understanding of google drawing and their project goals. Give out Cereal Box Intruction sheet (see attachment). Once students have created drawing of their mascot/logo and slogan on paper they should be able to complete the following tasks. * Place a shape on the canvas * Add a line or scribble * Change the boarder weigght of a line * Undo * Align an object to perfect center To further explain the function of the vinyl cutter, pass out a small square of vinyl and a pair of scissors. Tell students the vinyl cutter uses a small blade to seperate the top layer of colored vinyl from the protective bottom layer. This is an example of computer controlled manufactoring.
Students will design their mascot/logo/slogan in google draw and send it to the vinyl cutter.
Step 1: Open Cut Studio
Step 2: Top Tab: Import JPEG Image
Step 3: Top Tab Object: Open Image Outline
Step 4: Extract Image Outline, Press “OK”
Step 5: Click and Drag Contour Lines Off Original Image
Step 6: Delete Original Image
Step 7: Reposition Silouette
Step 8: Top Tab File: Print and Cut, Make sure Roland SV-15 is the chosen printer, press OK!
Test and complete self rubric and exit ticket. Examine the effectiveness of the mascot/logo/slogan on there cereal box and have time to make changes or improvements.
Students will have time to brainstorm with partners any improvements that could be made in to their cereal box or mascot.
Students will complete the self assessment rubric (See attachments) and have time(several days} to improve the cereal box as a whole.
Students will complete a short survey as an exit tickt to answer Fab I Can Statements(see attachment of Fab I Can Statements to create your own survey)……….
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This is a fun idea, Kevin, thanks for sharing. I love the idea of people getting creative with Chemistry as I hated it in my school years, but I love learning about it as an adult, outside of school. My own teen son just told me he hates Chemistry, which is what drove me here for ideas. (Iron Man is quite Brutalist, too!)
I must say I am in awe of how detailed and simple the explanation is. great initiative!
I must say I am in awe of how detailed and simple the explanation is about mascot logo design. great initiative!