AP Chemistry – Final Lab Project

Dates

• Tuesday, December 8th
• Wednesday, December 9th
• Friday, December 11th
• Tuesday, December 15th

Project Setup

• Class divided into four groups (see assignments below)
• Each person has different role (see descriptions below)
• Groups will exchange samples of alum after production
• One LNB to submit for the group
• One formal lab report to submit for the group
• Individual Lab Quiz on Final Day

Schedule

• Day 1 – Lab and Group Preparation
• Day 2 – Alum Synthesis
• Day 3 – Alum Analysis
• Day 4 – Finish and Lab Quiz
• NOTE – all work due by the end of the final period

Project Roles

• Project Director – The project director is responsible for the group. Roles/responsibilities: Reads directions to the group; Keeps group on-task; The only group member allowed to talk to the teacher; Shares summary of group work/results with the class. The PD will be quizzed at some point about the theory behind the lab
• Material Manager – The material manager is responsible for obtaining all necessary materials and/or equipment for the lab. The only person allowed to pick up needed materials; Organizes materials and/or equipment in the work space; Facilitates use of materials during investigation; Assists with conducting lab procedures; Returns all materials at the end of lab to designated area.
• Technical Manager – The technical manager is in charge of recording all data. Records data in tables and/or graphs; Completes conclusions/final summaries; Assists with conducting lab procedures; Assists with clean-up.
• Safety Director – The safety director is responsible for enforcing all safety rules, waste disposal and conducting lab. Assists P.D. with keeping group on-task; Conducts lab procedures; Reports any accident to the teacher; Keeps track of time; Assists M.M. as needed

Group Assignments

Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4
TM	TM	PD	TM
MM	SD	TM	PD
PD	PD	MM	MM
SD	MM	SD	SD