Essay – “How Your Element Related to Energy”
In celebration of the International Year of the Periodic Table, the theme of “How Your Element Related to Energy” is to ask all students to produce a short article (within two A4 page and flexible format) on one element of the periodic table. The benefits to our students include:
- Based on the teamwork presentation (self-assessment but not counting to the final marks), the basic knowledge on one element group of Periodic Table have been explored. More deep insights on the theme area can be expected.
- Working on employability skills, such as data analysis, teamwork and communication.
- Work on communication and report-making skills.
- The chance to have their work contribute to the sociality and related industries.
- You have broad options for the contents, such as manufacturing, use and disposal of a certain element (or related chemicals).
Assessment Criteria
- Covers the most important aspects of the subject thoroughly
- Shows the understanding of fundamental concepts with evidence of critical analysis
- Well-presented using appropriate academic conventions
- Uses and collates information/data from relevant and appropriate sources
- Written clearly and concisely; showing originality and well-presented reasons for your choice of element
