8 SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT ELEMENT FACT FILE

Task:
To write a fact file on an element of your choice.
Explanation:
Use the internet, your textbook or other resources to
gather your information. Your fact file should be
approximately 250 words in length and should include the
following information:
1. Name of the element (including its chemical symbol
and atomic number)
2. History of the element (its discovery)
3. How we get the element (mining, manufacture etc)
4. Physical properties
5. Chemical properties
6. Uses
It should be presented as a report (A4 word document with clear titles, relevant diagrams and
pictures). Refer to the rubric below:
Criteria

5 Marks

2 Marks

1 Mark

0 Marks

Name of substance given.

Atomic number and
symbol provided.

Name of substance stated.

No name given

Detail given about how the

substance was discovered
or created, including by
whom and when, and
whether it is man-made or
natural.
A detailed description given
of the process to produce
the substance, including
how we extract it, if manmade or reactions to make it
synthetic.
Detailed description of the
substance including 5 points
made about the substance

Who discovered the

substance and when
listed.

Time when the substance

discovered or created listed

No reference to the
discovery or creation of the
substance given.

A list of the process to

obtain the substance.

Minimal information given

on how the substance is
produced.

No information given on
how we get the substance.

A list of at least three

properties of the
substance.

A brief mention of the

substances physical
properties.

No mention made of the

substances physical
properties.

Detailed description of the

substance including 5 points
made about the substance

A list of at least three

properties of the
substance

A brief mention of the

substances chemical
properties

No mention made of the

substances chemical
properties.

Uses

Detailed description of the

substances uses, including
its advantages and
disadvantages.

A list of at least 2 uses

given.

One use given.

No uses given for the

substance.

Bibliography

A range of over 5 sources

are referenced correctly
using a Harvard system
bibliography according to
planner guidelines (p110)

3 internet or other sources

referenced correctly using
a Harvard system
bibliography according to
planner guidelines (p110)

Attempts made to
reference sources using
Harvard system
bibliography with some
mistakes evident

No attempt to reference
according to planner
guidelines (p110)

Name/
Composition of
Substance
History

How we get the

substance

Physical
Properties
Chemical
Properties