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Mole Day
October 23rd at 6:02
6.02 x 10^23

  2018 Theme: MOLEY POTTER

 

What Is Mole Day?

Celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry. Schools throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Mole Day with various activities related to chemistry and/or moles.

For a given molecule, one mole is a mass (in grams) whose number is equal to the molar mass of the molecule. For example, the water molecule has a molar mass of 18, therefore one mole of water weighs 18 grams. Similarly, a mole of neon has a molar mass of 20 grams. In general, one mole of any substance contains Avogadro's Number of molecules or atoms of that substance. This relationship was first discovered by Amadeo Avogadro (1776-1858) and he received credit for this after his death.

 

Examples of mole day projects are listed below:

  • Sewing a mole mascot (we have a pattern  mole day pattern.pdf ) or soft toy or a mole piñata
  • Make and wear a Mole t-shirt(tie n dye) that gives some information about chemical moles.
  • Make a Mole-opoly ,a Chemistry Land (Candy Land), etc. (minimum 12 problems with answers).
  • Make a Mole Day Flag or banner for the room
  • Make a Mole-bile or Create a fake newspaper with all articles chemistry or Mole related. Include some made up articles, ads, obituaries, movie reviews, etc.
  • Make a poster about a famous chemist or Noble Prize in Chemistry winner or Create a poster of common items showing a mole of each.  Such as: How much money would a mole of pennies be worth?
  • Carve a Mole Day pumpkin
  • Dress as Avogadro
  • Decorate an Element Ceiling tile
  • Bake pretzels in the form of 6.02 x 1023

Browse this website for Creative Project Ideas from the National Mole Day Foundation: http://www.moleday.org/index.php/gallery/fabulous-mole-projects.html

      

Mole Day Project Rubric

Complete the questions below and be sure you project represents that you are an expert on the Mole!

1. Describe your project

 

2.  How does your project related to Moles?

 

 

Beginning 0-6

Accomplished 7-8

Expert 9-10

Score

Planning

Student has not selected a project

Student selected a project but did not get a parent signature

Student selected a project and received a parent signature

 

Material Gathering

Student did not use material permitted for the assignment

Student used materials permitted for the assignment but did not have them securely put together

Student did a good job using materials permitted for the assignment

 

Questions

Student did not complete the questions

Student completed some of the questions

Student completed all questions

 

 

Beginning 0-12

Accomplished 13-17

Expert 18-20

 

Mole/ Chemistry Representation

Either not present or not clearly represented

Present, but not labeled and titled

Clearly labeled and titled, and mole clearly represented

 

Neatness, layout, organization, attractiveness

Student did not work hard to prepare a clearly organized project

N/A

Student has clearly worked hard to convey his/her understanding of the mole concept or contribution to the area of chemistry

 

Total Points/Grade

 

 

 

 

 

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