This document provides instructions for students to research and summarize information about a chemical compound. Students are asked to research a compound, stating how many elements and atoms it contains along with its boiling point, melting point, density, and other properties. They should draw the compound's molecular structure, explain where it is found naturally, and how it is used. Students must document at least two websites used for research and write a paragraph summarizing the compound to turn in, along with their research notes. The document also lists available class activities and stations for vocabulary, computers for research, and PSSA test preparation.

1. Do Now Dec 5
Explain how a compound can be
separated.

2. More
• Adopt an Element
• Foldable on Elements
• Lab
• Essay on Lab
• Foldable on Mixtures
• Movie

3. Activity
• Research your compound.
• State how many elements and atoms are in the
molecule.
• Describe the compound giving boiling and
melting points, density and one other property.
• Draw a picture of your molecule.
• Explain where your compound is found.
• Explain how your compound is used.

4. Housekeeping
• Make to document the websites visited. You
should have at least 2.
• Write information in paragraph form
• Research and final copy need to be turned in.

5. Stations
• Computers for research
• Vocabulary foldable
• Word –definition-example-picture
• PSSA prep pages 30 to 33