SCH4U - Chemistry 12 (2024-25) - A

SCH4U-25A

1-1D: Canadian Contributions to Atomic & Molecular Theory [GTA]

This page is part of the content downloaded from 1-1D: Canadian Contributions to Atomic & Molecular Theory [GTA] on Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:21 AM. Note that some content and any files larger than 50 MB are not downloaded.

Description

1-1D: Canadian Contributions to Atomic & Molecular Theory

This formative assignment will be assessed by your Grading Teacher in order to provide you with descriptive feedback essential to a future assignment.

Learning Goals

  • I am learning how Canadian scientists have contributed to the development of atomic and molecular theory (C3.5) 
  • I am learning how the contribution of Canadian scientists connects with what I have learned in class regarding atomic and molecular theory (C3) 
  • I am learning how Canadian scientists have benefitted society from their contribution to atomic and molecular theory (C1.1) 

Assignment Overview

For this activity, you will research a Canadian scientist who has made a contribution to atomic and/or molecular theory.  You connect this Canadian scientist’s contribution to what they have learned regarding atomic and molecular structure.  In this assignment, you will use your webcam or external camera to record yourself as you present your research on your chosen Canadian scientist. Your recorded response should be approximately 2 minutes long. Assessment will occur formatively through the use of a rubric.   
 
Task 
For this activity your task is to research a Canadian scientist who has made a contribution to atomic and/or molecular theory and then present your findings in a maximum 2 minute oral presentation.  
Step 1: Select your Scientist 

      • Some suggestions of scientists include: 
        • the work of Richard F.W. Bader of McMaster University on electronic density in small molecules  
        • the work of Robert J. LeRoy of the University of Waterloo on the mathematical technique to determine the atomic radius of molecules known as the LeRoy Radius 
        • the work of Ronald J. Gillespie of McMaster University on the VSEPR model 
        • the work of Harriet Brooks on nuclear transmutations and radioactivity 
Step 2: Research your Scientist 
      • Locate 1-2 reliable sources that discuss your scientist. Record your sources and the information you need to cite your sources correctly. 
      • Research your scientist. In your short presentation, you must: 
        • Briefly describe their life (birth, death, where they lived, family, etc.) 
        • Briefly summarize the research they are known for. Focus on their major contributions to atomic and/or molecular theory.  
        • Outline the significance/relevance of their work to the development of atomic and molecular theory. What impact did it have? 
        • Connect their major contributions to the atomic and molecular theory concepts you have learned in class.  
Step 3:  Present your Research 
      • Review your research notes.   
      • Prepare your answer. Create rough notes, but do not create a script. 
      • Organize your ideas into a logical order to provide a 2 minute oral presentation on the contributions of your scientist to atomic and molecular theory. Be sure to include all of the items you were asked to research.  
      • Record your presentation. Do not exceed 2 minutes.  

 

Follow the instructions below to record and submit your video:

    • Take a minute or two to prepare your answer. Create rough notes if you wish but do not create a script.
    • Find a quiet room to complete your recording. Make sure to speak clearly & loudly. You should also ensure your body language, posture, and gestures are captured as you are speaking. 
    • Do not read directly from your notes and try to keep your response approximately two minutes long. If you exceed 3 minutes in your recording, your Grading Teacher will not watch past this point.
    • Once you are ready to add a submission, make sure you are using Google Chrome. The video response tool will not load on any other browser.
    • You will have 2 options to choose from to upload your video. Refer to THIS MANUAL to understand how to record and upload your video using either option 1 or option 2.

    • Once you have read the manual and are ready to submit your assignment, click on the "Add Submission" button at the bottom of this page.

If your face and shoulders are not visible in the video, then the assignment will be given a zero. 

 

Submission Requirements:

      • Please submit an MP-4 video file for this assignment.

      • Please provide PDF of references used in APA format.

  

Success Criteria

You will be assessed on the success criteria that is listed here:

    1. I can identify a Canadian scientist that has contributed to atomic and molecular theory. (K)

    2. I can locate and gather information about a Canadian Scientist, including information about their life. (K) 

    3. I can summarize the major contributions of a Canadian scientist to atomic and molecular theory and explain how these contributions have shaped our understanding of atomic and molecular theory. (I) 

    4. I can organize my research findings in a logical manner to deliver an oral presentation.  (C) 

    5. I can present my research findings using appropriate scientific terminology related to atomic and molecular theory. (C) 

    6. I can make connections between the contributions of my scientist and the concepts of atomic and molecular theory learned in the course. (A) 

    7. I can cite my sources using APA format. (A)

How to Submit

  • This activity is meant to be completed by you in your own words. Please ensure that you use citations according to the activity requirements and follow the academic policies that are outlined in your Academic Integrity contract. Be sure to always incorporate your own thoughts and ideas.
  • Submit your completed assignment using the "Add Submission" button located at the bottom of this page.