1. Project Title: Chemical Identity Mask
Project Summary:
In this interdisciplinary project, students will create a two-sided identity mask.  On one side they represent their personal identity, as it is formed though their socialization by family, friends, and the media.  One the other side the student will choose a chemical element that they best feel represents their personality.
Curriculum
English
Math
Science 
Media
oral language strategies, writing processes, elements of visual/graphic texts, conventions, presentation techniques
element properties and organization of the periodic table; electron arrangement impacts chemical nature
Media production skills, virtual creation, organizing ideas to structure information
Driving Question:  How are the concepts that define our identity structured?  How do they work together?  What trends and relationships exist?  
Product: Chemical Identity Mask and written description
Individual Responsibilities: Mask decoration and written component
Team Responsibilities:  Protocols and mask creation
Sharing: Gallery Walk
Rubric: Will be created as a class
Reflection: On your blog
Core Competencies:
Resources Needed:
All supplies will be provided.