SCH 3UI

Name:
__________________________________
Summative Research Assignment: Aquatic Pollutants
In this assignment you will research an ionic or covalent compound that is involved in water
contamination.
You will use a variety of web-based resources including: encyclopedias, journal articles and
educational web sites.

Your task:

1. Complete the research pages in detail. Your answers must be handwritten in ink or pencil.
2. Submit an electronic report in the form of a Google document or word file summarizing your
research. Your report must be a minimum ONE to maximum TWO page summary (1.5 spaced,
11 point font).
3. Using materials that of your choice, build a 3-dimensional model of the compound. Your
model should:
o Be 3-dimensional
o Be larger than an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper
o Include a legend to identify the elements that make up the compound
o Include an identification card with the common and IUPAC names of the compound
o Be able to be handled and displayed without falling apart
o Be made of appropriate materials consult your teacher if you have questions about this
4. You must include a properly formatted APA bibliography with AT LEAST five different sources.

SCH 3UI
Name:
__________________________________
Summative Research Assignment: Aquatic Pollutants
In this assignment you will research an ionic or covalent compound that is involved in water
contamination.
You will use a variety of web-based resources including: encyclopedias, journal articles and
educational web sites.

Your task:

1. Complete the research pages in detail. Your answers must be handwritten in ink or pencil.
2. Submit an electronic report in the form of a Google document or word file summarizing your
research. Your report must be a minimum ONE to maximum TWO page summary (1.5 spaced,
11 point font).
3. Using materials that of your choice, build a 3-dimensional model of the compound. Your
model should:
o Be 3-dimensional
o Be larger than an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper
o Include a legend to identify the elements that make up the compound
o Include an identification card with the common and IUPAC names of the compound
o Be able to be handled and displayed without falling apart
o Be made of appropriate materials consult your teacher if you have questions about this
4. You must include a properly formatted APA bibliography with AT LEAST five different sources.

SCH 3UI
Name:
__________________________________
Summative Research Assignment: Aquatic Pollutants
In this assignment you will research an ionic or covalent compound that is involved in water
contamination.
You will use a variety of web-based resources including: encyclopedias, journal articles and
educational web sites.

Your task:

1. Complete the research pages in detail. Your answers must be handwritten in ink or pencil.
2. Submit an electronic report in the form of a Google document or word file summarizing your
research. Your report must be a minimum ONE to maximum TWO page summary (1.5 spaced,
11 point font).

3. Using materials that of your choice, build a 3-dimensional model of the compound. Your
model should:
o Be 3-dimensional
o Be larger than an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper
o Include a legend to identify the elements that make up the compound
o Include an identification card with the common and IUPAC names of the compound
o Be able to be handled and displayed without falling apart
o Be made of appropriate materials consult your teacher if you have questions about this
4. You must include a properly formatted APA bibliography with AT LEAST five different sources.

SCH 3UI
Name: __________________________________
Summative Research Assignment: Aquatic Pollutants

Learning Goals:

Analyze the properties of commonly used chemical substances and their effects on human
health and the environment and propose ways to lessen their impact
Investigate properties of compounds and represent them using a visual model
Analyze the origins and effects of water pollution and a variety of economic, social and
environmental issues related to drinking water

Due Date: January 16, 2017

1. My assigned compound is _________________________________________________
2. RESEARCH the following information Place all of the information in the
space provided. Your answers to the questions MUST be in YOUR OWN
WORDS!
Identification
Common name: _________________________________Draw a diagram of the compound.
IUPAC name: ___________________________________
Chemical formula: _______________________________
Is the compound ionic or covalent? _________________
Physical Properties
State: ___________________________ Melting point: ______________ Boiling point:
_______________
Is the compound soluble in water: YES/NO
Why or why not?

One additional interesting property of the compound is:

Chemical Properties

Is the compound toxic to aquatic organisms? YES/NO

Explain the effects:

Is the compound toxic to humans? YES/NO

Explain the effects:

Is the compound flammable? YES/NO

Does the compound react with water? YES/NO Explain:

Uses
What is your compound commonly used for?

Is it found within a product or used alone?

Is your compound used in any other way?

Environmental and Health Issues

Describe in detail how the compound impacts aquatic environments on a small scale
(e.g. a pond or river). Use specific examples in your answer. If they are Canadian
examples, even better!

Describe in detail how the compound impacts aquatic environments on a large scale
(e.g. oceans, lakes, groundwater). Use specific examples in your answer. If they are
Canadian examples, even better!

Environmental Solutions
Are there any green alternatives for the compound that act in the same way?
YES/NO
Explain.

Could any human actions be modified or changed in any way to avoid using this
compound? Explain.

Interesting Facts About the Compound

List at least THREE other interesting facts about the compound. You could include
geographical areas the compound is used in, who made or discovered the compound,
is it banned/currently still being used
You may NOT use information already mentioned.

Evaluation:
Your assignment will be evaluated according to the following criteria and must follow the
sample format provided:
Research:
Identification
Physical Properties of the molecule
Chemical Properties of the molecule
4 5
Uses of the Molecules
Environmental & Health Issues
5
Environmental Solutions
5
Interesting facts
Bibliography (You MUST list all your sources)
5

0
0

1
1
0

2
2
1

3
3
2

4
4
3

0
0

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4

1
0

2
1

3
2

Total:
/35
Research Report:
Length of report
0
Report is a concise, well written summary of information
8
10
Summary includes an introduction, body and conclusion
No mistakes in spelling and grammar

1
0

0
0

1
1

2
2

3
3

Total:
/17
Molecular Model:
Model is 3-dimensional
Suitable size
Appropriate legend and identification
5
Durability
Materials are appropriate
Complexity
Overall neatness and presentation

0
0

1
0
0

1
1

1
0
1
0

1
2
1

2
3
2

4
3

Total:

/18
Total:
/70