AP Chemistry Final Project
Purpose: Alone, or in groups of two, create a research-based PowerPoint and lesson activity focusing on a
famous chemistry figure, chemistry profession, or chemical company. Use the topic list of suggestions as a
starting point. This project will help prepare you for projects in college where you will be expected to
understand the software involved, as well as engage your peers in topic outside of the AP curriculum. Below is
an outline of my expectations:
▪ Comprehensiveness:
o After researching topic ideas, you will submit a proposal stating which topic you chose and why it is
fascinating to you. This proposal should be 1-2 paragraphs.
o After choosing your topic and completing more research, you will create an outline which will be
handed in and checked. This outline should include subtopics, important dates and people involved, and
Three or more resources that you are currently using for your research.
o Finally, you will present your research either using a poster board, live presentation via power point (or
prezi),
▪ Accuracy: I will be grading your ability to present accurate information that is at the AP level. Misleading
or wrong statements will be detrimental to your grade. Make sure you ask me questions if you need to!
▪ Organization/Clarity: Your presentation should flow. If it is a live presentation, there should be a clear
beginning and end. I suggest having some kind of start up activity (do now) and a review activity at the end,
possibly handouts. Slides shouldn't be cluttered with information (or be mostly empty). If it is a poster board,
it should have small sections designated to your subtopics with a take away.
▪ Presentation:
o Presentations can be fun! Include appropriate and relevant graphs or charts as well as pictures.
o Try to find ways of getting your classmates involved with the lesson. For example, ask essential
questions or give out handouts. Don't let students sleep through the presentation!
o Keep in mind, part of your grade relies on your classmates' involvement and reflections of your work.
▪ Grades: The final project will be broken down into the following categories:
o Teacher Grades:
▪ The proposal will count as one 10 point quiz grade.
▪ The outline will count as one 10 point quiz grade.
▪ The presentation will count as one 100 point test grade.
o Peer Grades: Worth 10 lab grade based on the rubric.
o Group Reflection Grade: Worth 10 point quiz grade based on the rubric.
o Self-Reflection Grades: Worth 10 point quiz grades for each reflection.
Due Dates:
✓ Topics must be approved by: ________________________
✓ Outline and References due by: ________________________
✓ Presentations must be submitted: ________________________
✓ Presentations will be held: ________________________
✓ Power Point presentations must be sent as an e-mail attachment, shared in google drive, or uploaded
directly from a USB.
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Topic Ideas
You are not limited to these; however you must clear your topic. No two students in the same class can do the
same topic, so apply early!
Famous Topics or Scientists
Marie Curie, Ernest Rutherford, JJ Thompson, Neils Bohr, Robert Millikan, Erwin Schrodinger, James
Chadwich, Kinetics and Equilibrium , Buffer, Titrations, KMT ,
Chemistry Related Companies
Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi-Aventis, AstraZeneca, Abbott
Laboratories, Merck & Co, Bayer Health Care, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Dow, Flinn Scientific, DuPont,
Eastman Chemical Company, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, Shell, Exxon Mobil, SmithKline Beechman,
Union Carbide, Scott Specialty Gases, Monsanto,
Chemical Professions
patent lawyer, Engineering (Chemical, Process, Environmental) Process operators in Chemical Plants, Lab
workers, Electroplaters, Cooks, Pathologists, Research Chemists, Environmental Inspectors, Fuel Formulation
Specialists, Biologists, Illegal drug manufacturers, Surface coating developers, Metallurgists. Prospectors, Anti-
doping investigators, Assassins, Cheese makers, Wine makers, Yogurt manufacturers, Leather Tanners, Soap
makers, Forensic Scientist, Genetically Modified products,
Chemical Molecules
Vitamin C
Glucose
Nylon
Caffeine
Nicotine
Ibuprofen
Dopamine
Seratonin
Theobromine
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AP Chemistry Final Project: Proposal Rubric
Partners: ___________& _____ .
Topic: __________________ .
Category Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Incomplete Points
Topic 5 4 3 1
Clear, concise, and Slightly ambiguous, Not clear, the The content is
relevant topic. not well defined. direction of the topic lacking accuracy and
needs to be is confusing.
addressed.
Formatting 5 4 3 1
and Details
2 paragraphs with 1-2 paragraphs with 1-2 paragraphs with 1 paragraph with few
many details some details some details. details.
including interest in including interest in
topic. topic.
Total Points Out of 10 points
AP Chemistry Final Project: Outline and References Rubric
Partners: ___________& _____ .
Topic: __________________ .
Category Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Incomplete Points
Outline 5 4 3 1
Clear, concise, and Slightly ambiguous, Not clear, the The content is
all inclusive outline. not well defined. direction of the topic lacking accuracy and
needs to be is confusing.
addressed.
References 5 4 3 1
5+ references are 4+ references are 3-5 references are 0-3 references are
cited in proper cited in proper cited with improper cited using improper
formatting formatting formatting. formatting.
Total Points Out of 10 points
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AP Chemistry Final Project: Presentation Rubric
Evaluators: ________________________ .
Presenters: ___________& _____ .
Topic: __________________ .
Category Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Incomplete Points
Content- 25 15 10 5
Accuracy
All content is Most of the content is There are more than The content is
accurate. There are accurate. There are 1- 3 factual flaws. lacking accuracy and
no factual errors. 3 factual errors. is confusing.
Comprehension 15 10 5 0
Includes all subtopics Missing one key idea Missing two key Missing 3+ key ideas
and key ideas. Stays or subtopic. May be a ideas or subtopics. or subtopics. Too
on the AP level. little more advanced Too advanced or too advanced or too easy
than the AP level. easy for the AP level. for the AP level.
Formatting 10 8 6 2
Font formats (color, Font formats have Font formats may be Font formatting
bold, italic) have been planned to a little hard to read. makes it extremely
been carefully enhance readability Background distracts difficult to read.
planned to enhance in most slides. from text and Background distracts
the readability. Background does not graphics. Choice of from text and
Background does not distract from text and background and graphics. Choice of
distract from text and graphics on most layout is generally background and
graphics. Choice of slides. Choice of appropriate. Most layout is generally
the background and background and graphics are inappropriate.
layout is generally layout is generally attractive but some Missing graphics or
appropriate. All appropriate. Most do not support the graphics detract from
graphics are graphics are theme. content.
attractive (size, attractive and support
colors) and support the theme.
the theme.
Spelling & 10 8 6 2
Grammar
There are no There are 1-3 There are more that 3 Grammar and
grammatical or grammatical or grammatical or spelling detracts from
spelling errors. spelling errors. spelling errors. content.
Student 15 10 5 0
Involvement/
Most students are Many students are Some students are Student involvement
Entertainment actively involved and actively listening and involved in the is low and activities
Value participating in most are participating lesson. Some seem irrelevant to the
discussion or in activities related to activities seem topic.
activities. the topic. irrelevant.
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Originality 15 10 5 0
Shows considerable Shows some Shows and attempt at Presentation is a
originality and originality and originality and rehash of other
inventiveness. Ideas inventiveness. Ideas inventiveness. Ideas people's ideas and/or
are expressed in a are expressed in an are general and graphics. Very little
unique and interesting way. textbook. original thought.
interesting way.
Timing 5 4 3 2
Reviewed all content Reviewed most Video is too long. Video is too short.
without long pauses content with only Didn’t cut down the Left out too much
or rushing. minor pauses or information to basic information and
rushing. facts enough. review.
Resources 5 4 3 2
8-10 resources were 6-7 resources were 4-5 resources were 1-3 resources were
cited on the last cited on the last slide. cited on the last slide. cited on the last slide.
slide.
Total Points Out of 100 pts
Notes: Please provide any reasoning behind not awarding full points such as fact they were missing,
information that may be wrong, and suggestions.
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PPT Group Reflections Names: _____________________________
______________________________
1. Identify two strengths you have working as a team:
2. Identify two weaknesses your team has and how you plan on fixing them:
3. What part of this project is giving you the most trouble?
4. Is there any part of the project that you don’t understand or don’t know how to do yet? Be specific so I can
help you later.
5. What do you think you can gain from this experience (what can you learn)?
6. What do you think I can do to make this project better for you?
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PPT Student Reflections Name: ___________________________________
1. What responsibilities do you have in your group?
2. What responsibilities does your partner(s) have in the group?
3. How do you feel about your group’s efficiency during class? Is everyone working on the project equally or is
someone carrying most of the work? Explain. (This is confidential! I won’t tell!)
4. Identify one weakness that you have when it comes to working in this group. How can you work on that?
5. Have you learned anything from this project? If so, what?
6. What suggestions do you have to make this project better for my classes next year?
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AP Chemistry Final Project: Poster Rubric
Evaluators: ________________________ .
Presenters: ___________& _____ .
Topic: __________________ .
Category Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Incomplete Points
Content- 25 15 10 5
Accuracy
All content is Most of the content is There are more than The content is
accurate. There are accurate. There are 1- 3 factual flaws. lacking accuracy and
no factual errors. 3 factual errors. is confusing.
Comprehension 15 10 5 0
Includes all subtopics May be a little more Too advanced or too Missing key ideas.
and key ideas. Stays advanced than the AP easy for the AP level. Too advanced or too
on the AP level. level. easy for the AP level.
Formatting 15 10 5 0
Font formats (color, Font formats have Font formats may be Font formatting
bold, italic) have been planned to a little hard to read. makes it extremely
been carefully enhance readability Background distracts difficult to read.
planned to enhance in most slides. from text and Background distracts
the readability. Choice of graphics. Choice of from text and
Choice of the background and background and graphics. Choice of
background and layout is generally layout is generally background and
layout is generally appropriate. Most appropriate. Most layout is generally
appropriate. All graphics are graphics are inappropriate.
graphics are attractive and support attractive but some Missing graphics or
attractive and support the theme. do not support the graphics detract from
the theme. theme. content.
Spelling & 15 10 5 0
Grammar
There are no There are 1-3 There are more than Grammar and
grammatical or grammatical or 3 grammatical or spelling detracts from
spelling errors. spelling errors. spelling errors. content.
Student 15 10 5 0
Involvement/
Most students are Many students are Some students are Student involvement
Entertainment actively reading and actively reading and reading and is low
Value interested in the interested in the interested in the
content of the poster. content of the poster. content of the poster.
Originality 15 10 5 0
Shows considerable Shows some Shows and attempt at Presentation is a
originality and originality and originality and rehash of other
inventiveness. Ideas inventiveness. Ideas inventiveness. Ideas people's ideas and/or
are expressed in a are expressed in an are general and graphics. Very little
unique and interesting way. textbook. original thought.
interesting way.
Total Points Out of 100 pts
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