Chemical Warfare In this project you will research and investigate at least 3 chemical weapons that have been used in gas form throughout history (for example, mustard gas, tear gas, etc. There are over 70 of them, so if you do this project check with me. Only one person per class can research any given weapon, so check with me when you decide on your 3!) Be sure to give lots of background information and answer the 5-W’s for each weapon: Who used the weapon and who did they use it on? What weapon are you talking about? Where was this weapon used? When was it used (give historical context… was WWII going on? Was it utilized during a series of riots in a given city)? And why was it used? Make sure you give me accurate scientific data about the weapon as well. How was this weapon administered and how does it affect the human body? Is it deadly or does it just work my incapacitating its victim. Again, you can use any presentation method you chose (a prezi, powerpoint, voicestream, slideshare, record a song, create a glogster poster, or deliver your data in any other media that you chose. Ask me if you want to try some different presentation applications that you are unfamiliar with. ) BE CREATIVE! Please refer to the grading rubric below

Section

Background and History

Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs)

Scientific Knowledge

Technology and Visual Aides Resources

4 points Provided a detailed history of the CWA. Answered the 5-W’s listed above fully and accurately in regards to each CWA researched. Student discussed at least 3 CWAs. Information was meaningful and accurate. Student clearly explained how their CWAs were administered and how they work to affect the human body. He/she gave accurate data/statistics regarding the CWA and discussed its affects and deadliness on the human body Student utilized a technological presentation medium to the fullest extent. They included at least 3 pictures or multimedia sources in their presentation Students cited at least 3 resources

3 points

2 points

1 point

Provided a history of the CWA. Student answered at least 4 of the 5-W’s listed above in regards to each CWA researched, or did not discuss one CWA completely Student discussed at least 2 CWAs. Information was meaningful and accurate.

Student provided a partial history of their chosen CWAs. They answered at least 3 of the 5-W’s or did not give complete information about one or two of the CWAs chosen. Student discussed at least 1 CWA. Information was meaningful and accurate.

Student failed to provide a completed history of the CWA chosen. He/she disregarded the 5W’s and gave flawed or incorrect information.

Student explained how their CWAs works but did not demonstrate a full understanding of them or how they affect the human body. He/she gave accurate data and statistics regarding the CWA.

Student did not demonstrate an understanding of how their CWAs worked or failed to discuss how/why one or more of ther CWAs were administered or affected the human body. Data may have been flawed or not complete. Student used a technological presentation method but not to its fullest extent. They included at least 1 image/multimedia source. Student cited at least 1 resource

Student clearly did not understand how their CWAs work and did not give accurate information as to how they affect the human body.

Student utilized a technological medium and included at least 2 relevant images/multimedia sources (ie. Videos) in their presentation Student cited at least 2 resources

Student did not provide meaningful or accurate information about any CWA.

Student failed to use a technological presentation method or failed to include any images/multimedia sources. Student failed to cite any resources