Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________

ELEMENTAL SUPERHEROES!!!

Introduction: Congratulations! Marvel Movie Studios has just hired you to create and direct its brand-new superhero summer blockbuster movie. Only one problem…they don’t have the new superhero yet. So, it falls on your shoulders to create the superhero. Mission: Your job will be to use the Periodic Table of Elements to research an element, and then use the properties of the element to create a superhero. Process:

1. Select an element from the Periodic Table of Elements for your character. 2. Decide whether your character will be a superhero or a villain. 3. Research the physical and chemical properties and other information for

your element. 4. Decide on the product you will present to the movie producer (Superhero

Creator, Drawing, 3D Model, etc.) 5. Written Summary of your superhero’s powers, and the powers correspond

to the properties of the chosen element. My Chosen Element: DUE DATE:

Name:___________________________ Period:________ ES Unit 2 – project rubric – Periodic Table Project Components: ___ Background Information Graphic Organizer ___ Superhero Creator Graphic Organizer ___ Image, Picture, Drawing or Model of Atom ___ Written Summary of Superhero ___ Image, Picture, Drawing or Model of Superhero/Villain Outcome: CONCLUDE: Classify elements and describe their properties and periodic trends. (THE PERIODIC TABLE) Project Rubric: ES __ I have created a superhero based on 9 or more characteristics of my element. (some of which were not discussed in class yet, or ever!) Characteristics may include:

• # of Protons, Neutrons or Electrons • Phase Changes (Freezing Pts., Boiling Pts.) • pH Levels • Uses by Humans

__ I have demonstrated my strong understanding of atoms by using a variety of science vocabulary in my project __ I have provided footnotes that explain the connection between my element and my character __ My project has a clean and neat appearance, is thoughtfully organized and contains substantial effort and content Comments:

Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________

ELEMENTAL SUPERHEROES!!! Directions: Use the Periodic Table of Elements and additional resources to complete the following graphic organizer.

Element

The Basics: Symbol Atomic Number Atomic Mass Metal, Nonmetal or Noble Gas?

# of Protons # of Neutrons # of Electrons

Chemical Properties Physical Properties How Do Humans Use It?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Additional Information:

Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________

ELEMENTAL SUPERHEROES!!! Directions: Use the information you learned about your element to create your superhero.

Superhero Information Strengths and Powers Weaknesses Name: Alias: Age: Arch Enemy:

Use the Space Below to Draw a Picture of Your Superhero

Iodine

Symbol -­ I # of Protons -­ 53

Atomic Number -­ 53 # of Neutrons -­ 74

Atomic Weight -­ 126.90447 # of Electrons -­ 53

Discovered by -­ Bernard Courtois in 1811 (France)

Found in -­ Earth’s Crust and Oceans;; Some Seaweed;;

Near Oil and Natural Gas Fields

Properties Human Uses

Color -­ Bluish-­Black

Melting Point -­ 236.66 F

Boiling Point -­ 363.7 F

Freezing Point -­ 113.55 F

Density of Solid -­ 4.949 g/cm3

Phase at Room Temperature

-­ Solid

Compounds -­ Easily

combines with Potassium and

Sodium

Humans need Iodine for nutrition

Iodine deficiency affects about two billion people

Leading preventable cause of intellectual

disabilities

Involved in Production of Acetic Acid (A distinct odor;;

Vinegar)

X-­Rays

Sanitation Systems

Kills bacteria and germs

Animal Feed

Dyes

Photography

Used in the Thyroid Gland

Controls body’s growth rate

Too little Iodine = stunted growth and cognitive

ability

Interesting Information

Pure Iodine can be very dangerous

Can cause skin burning and eye burning

Many people get the iodine they need from eating seaweed

Foods rich in iodine include fish, dairy products, some fruits and vegetables, and in

iodized salt

Pregnant women need more iodine than the average person. They get this through

dietary supplements.

Too much iodine can make some sick

Superhero: Iodionium

Alias: Bernard Courtois1

Born: July 4, 20532

Birthplace: Mediterranean Sea (Near the coast of France)3 4

Symbol:

Superpowers:

Able to grow and shrink at will5

Able to see through solid objects6

Able to withstand very high temperatures7

Produces chemicals that burn the skin of enemies8

Able to change color to camouflage with surroundings9

Weaknesses:

Very cold temperatures10

Too much time on land (Needs to be in salty water to stay healthy)11

When changing size multiple times, Iodionium will become weaker12

Teammates: Resources:

Salty http://www.ducksters.com/science/periodic_table.php13

Bananaman http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html14

http://www.ptable.com/

http://www.webelements.com/

1 Discovered Iodine

2 # of Protons and Electrons = 53;; # of Neutrons = 74

3 Often found in Oceans

4 Discovered in France

5 Used by Thyroid Gland, which regulates growth in organisms

6 Used in X-­Rays

7 Boiling Point = 363.7 F

8 Pure Iodine can cause skin and eyes to burn

9 Used in Dyes

10 Freezing Point = 113.55 F

11 Often found in Oceans

12 Too much Iodine can make someone sick

13 Combines easily with Sodium to make compounds (NaI)

14 Combines with Potassium to make compounds (KI)