Gas Law Comic Pick one of the gas laws and research it in depth. Learn about the scientist who first investigated the law, what the law tells us, its implications, some examples of it in real life, etc. You may choose to research one of the laws we have talked about (Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’s) of, if you’re feeling extra motivated, introduce yourself to one of the laws we have yet to talk about (Dalton’s, Henry’s, combined, or ideal gas laws). After doing your research, create an online comic at http://www.makebeliefscomixs.com/Comix/ to demonstrate your knowledge of the law. You are also welcome to use another animation or comic-creating websites that you may be familiar with (or maybe even create your own piece of art by hand). Be creative! For this activity you will also need to include a fact sheet on the law you choose in which your should include the following information: • Information about the scientist: Answer the 5-W’s: Who is the scientist who developed this law (give a short bibliography of him complete with dates and useful information)? What law did he develop? Where did he live and work? When did he do his investigations (give some historical context… what was going on when he was living that may have influenced him?)? Why did he decide to be a scientist or decide to investigate and research the properties of gases? • Variables: In this law was variables do you manipulate? What variables remain constant? What is the relationship between the variables discussed and what formula can we use to solve the problems? • Relevance: Why do we care about this law? How does it affect us and the human body or things that we use every day? What would happen if gases did not act in this way? • Examples: Give some relevant examples and applications of this law in the world. • Resources: Include a list of at least 3 resources that you used throughout this project. PLEASE FIND THE RUBRIC ON THE NEXT PAGE!

Section Background and History

Gas Law Information

Technology and Visual Aides

Fact Sheet

Resources

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In the comic strip student provided a historical context for the scientist and the gas law while giving general background information about the scientist.. Student thoroughly explained the gas laws and the theory behind it. He/she gave examples of the application of the gas law. All information was correct and complete. Student created a dynamic and visually appealing comic strip or animation either by hand or on any number of websites. Student’s fact sheet was complete and included all of the information requested above. Information was complete and accurate.

Student provided a brief background of the scientist but may have missed some key points or failed to give any type of historical context to the scientist. Student explained the gas laws and the theory behind it. He/she gave examples of the application of the gas law. All information may not have been correct and complete. Student utilized a technological medium or created a piece of art but did not use their medium to its fullest extent. Student’s fact sheet included most of the information requested above. Information may not have been complete or fully accurate.

Student’s background information may have been flawed to incomplete.

Student failed to provide a history of the scientist.

Student explained the gas law somewhat but failed to give examples of its application in real life. Information may have been flawed or incomplete.

Student did not explain the gas law or its applications. The information they did give was incorrect.

Student utilized a technological medium or created a piece of art; however, the work seemed rushed and incomplete. Student’s fact sheet was missing a information. The information may have had some mistakes and was not complete.

Students cited at least 3 resources

Student cited at least 2 resources

Student cited at least 1 resource

Student failed to use a technological presentation method or failed to include any hand-drawn images. Student turned in a fact sheet about the appropriate gas law; however, the information was flawed and there was a significant amount of information missing. Student failed to cite any resources