Judge Name: ____________________________________________

Presentation
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.

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**Students should pretty much be an expert on anything/everything on

their Infographic, so ask any questions you think would be helpful.**