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Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, clear voice and correct pronunciation.

Uses appropriate pacing and timing throughout presentation and is confident about their knowledge.

Content ____________Can thoroughly explain the basic information and history of the element.

Can explain with detail how the element is found in water including: How it gets there Maximum contaminant levels and implications of levels for

DC How it can be tested and removed How it affects humans

Can explain the atomic structure and Lewis dot structure of their element.

Demonstrates full knowledge of content by answering all questions with explanations and elaboration.

Element Symposium Presentation Checklist

Questions to ask presenters:1. What are the isotopes of your element? (This should be on their Infographic).2. What is an isotope? (An element with the same number of protons, but

different number of neutrons or different mass).3. What does the Lewis Dot Structure represent? (The valence electrons).4. If needed you can also ask: what are valence electrons? (Electrons in the

outer energy shell).5. Any other questions you may have about their information/project.

**Honors students – MUST include something from their assigned reading. Please ask them about this for their history section.

**Students should pretty much be an expert on anything/everything on their Infographic, so ask any questions you think would be helpful.**