Chemical Reactions can be done two times during the semester and is worth 10 points each. You will find and read an article about a recent science discovery(no more than 1 year old) or event related to chemistry and write about your reaction to the article. Your reaction should include a summary of the facts, your analysis of the implications or significance of the information and a description of the articles connection to chemistry.The analysis should be at least 1 page (or more) and should have evidence that you were thinking! Include a copy of your article with your typed reaction. To learn about cutting edge science, try the links on the next page. American Scientist: http://www.americanscientist.org/ Chemical and Engineering: http://pubs.acs.org/cen/index.html Discover: http://www.discover.com/ Discovery Channel: http://dsc.discovery.com/news/news.html National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Nova: http://www.science.org.au/nova/ Popular Science: http://www.popsci.com/popsci/ Science: http://www.sciencemag.org/ Science News Online: http://www.sciencenews.org/ Science Week: http://www.scienceweek.com/ Smithsonian: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian /toccurrent.shtml Chemical Reactions GRADING: (10 pts.) Ideas and Content: ______/1 pts One half page that is summarizing the main points of article, in your own words. /2 pts. At least one paragraph responds to a why this information is important. /2 pts. At least one paragraph responds to an explanation of the chemistry involved. /2 pts. At least one paragraph responds to how the information in this article has or will affect our lives /2 pts At least one paragraph discusses any future applications of this technology that you foresee (good or bad) Word Choice/ presentation: /1 pts. The essay uses words and phrases that demonstrate an understanding of chemistry and its uses. All chemical terms are explained so anyone can understand The title, author, source and date of publishing are listed. The sequence for paper is logical and easily understandable.

Chemical Reactions can be done two times during the semester and is worth 10 points each. You will find and read an article about a recent science discovery(no more than 1 year old) or event related to chemistry and write about your reaction to the article. Your reaction should include a summary of the facts, your analysis of the implications or significance of the information and a description of the articles connection to chemistry.The analysis should be at least 1 page (or more) and should have evidence that you were thinking! Include a copy of your article with your typed reaction. To learn about cutting edge science, try the links on the next page. American Scientist: http://www.americanscientist.org/ Chemical and Engineering: http://pubs.acs.org/cen/index.html Discover: http://www.discover.com/ Discovery Channel: http://dsc.discovery.com/news/news.html National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Nova: http://www.science.org.au/nova/ Popular Science: http://www.popsci.com/popsci/ Science: http://www.sciencemag.org/ Science News Online: http://www.sciencenews.org/ Science Week: http://www.scienceweek.com/ Smithsonian: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian /toccurrent.shtml Chemical Reactions GRADING: (10 pts.) Ideas and Content: ______/1 pts One half page that is summarizing the main points of article, in your own words. /2 pts. At least one paragraph responds to a why this information is important. /2 pts. At least one paragraph responds to an explanation of the chemistry involved. /2 pts. At least one paragraph responds to how the information in this article has or will affect our lives /2 pts At least one paragraph discusses any future applications of this technology that you foresee (good or bad) Word Choice/ presentation: /1 pts. The essay uses words and phrases that demonstrate an understanding of chemistry and its uses. All chemical terms are explained so anyone can understand The title, author, source and date of publishing are listed. The sequence for paper is logical and easily understandable.