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Element Superhero & Supervillain Project

Subject Science
Grades 6-8

Introduction

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…well, this part is up to you! You are going to be creating your very own superhero OR supervillain. This superhero or supervillain will be based on an element that you will research.

Learning Objectives

Students will research elements on the Periodic Table and present findings to the class.

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