Please review the information (given in class) on the requirements for your Research Project. Also see pictures below for your date/topic you signed up for.
Year-End Project –
Grading Rubric
I.
The Document (Power Point AND Paper)
A.
Minimum length of content (12 slides for Power
Point, 4 pages of content for paper – page count does not include title page
and any pics or reference page) paper is DOUBLE spaced maximum 12 pt – 1” MAXIMUM margins
(side, bottom, top etc) – each individual needs to submit a paper (no
duplication) (50 points)
B.
Number of references (at least 3 different sources –
not all internet) (5 points)
C.
Originality: Does the author add value to the subject?
(5 points)
D.
Understandability: Is the author using terminology we
understand? (5 points)
E.
Organization and logical development: Does the
presentation progress logically from one subtopic to the next? (5 points)
F.
Contribution: Does the author increase our
understanding and/or appreciation of physics? Is there real world applications
and how it applies to us? (10 points)
G.
Rigor: What is the level of mathematical and/or
scientific rigor? (10 points)
H.
Completeness: Does the presentation/paper cover
equations to real world? (5 points)
I.
Handout material for class to supplement presentations
(5 points)
II.
The Presentation:
A.
Time: Does the presenter use the minimum time of 15
minutes without waste? (10 points)
B.
Poise: Is the presenter comfortable and confident in
subject matter? Did the presenter speak from real understanding, or simply read
the Power Point? (10 points)
C.
Questions: Did the presenter ask for questions, and
successfully field the ones asked from the floor? (10 points)
D.
Interest: Did the slides and the presenter maintain our
interest? (10 points)
E.
Enthusiasm: Did the presenter leave us with a sense of
passion for the subject? (10 points)
F.
Use of additional visual aid besides Power Point (must be created) – video, model,
demonstration, rap or dance (50 points)
*****YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PRE-TESTING TECHNOLOGY BEFORE YOUR
PRESENTATION, 10% DEDUCTION PER DAY IF
NOT ABLE TO GIVE PRESENTATION ON ALLOCATED DATE (EVEN IF TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT
WORK) ROOM COMPUTER IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR
USE – RECOMMENDED YOU PRE-TEST TECHNOLOGY BEFORE YOUR PRESENTATION DATE
Name:
_________________________ Date:
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Project Checklist and
Grade Sheet:
I. Power Point/Paper
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Points
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A. Length (4 pages and 12
slides) (50)
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B. References (at least 3)
– paper & pp (5)
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C. Originality (5)
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D. Understandability (5)
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E. Organization (5)
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F. Contribution (10)
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G. Rigor (10)
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H. Completeness (5)
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I. Handout for class (5)
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Total for Power Point/Paper
(100)
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II. Presentation
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A. Time (15 minutes) (10)
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B. Poise (10)
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C. Ability to answer questions from audience(10)
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D. Interest (10)
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E. Enthusiasm (10)
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F. Use of additional visual
aid besides PP (50)
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Total for Presentation (100)
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Grand Total
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Physics
End of the Year Project
Total 200 pts - Grade 50% of Final Exam
The following
is a list of details and components you must include in your project:
****PHYSICS
– MUST DESCRIBE THE UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE/LAW THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR TOPIC
– FOR EXAMPLE, NEWTON’S LAW, LENZ LAW, POTENTIAL ENERGY – AND THE HISTORIC
ASPECT HOW, WHO, WHEN DISCOVERED
You
may wish to use the following questions to guide you in the construction of
your project
1. What is the physics formula and laws
involved with your topic?
2. What is the historical aspect? Who is
credited for the formula, topic? When
discovered?
3. Explain how your product works, using
the principles of physics content terms.
4. What is the purpose of your
product/topic? Or how is it used in the real world?
5. Can you prepare a demonstration or bring
in an example? If not, what kind of visual can you give for your audience?
Required Assignments that need to be
submitted the day of the presentation:
4 page essay.
Double spaced. 12 pt. Absolutely no late submittals. Due the day of the presentation. Must be typed. Cannot be emailed. Pictures may be used but cannot be counted
towards the 4 pages. No access to
computer in room 365.
Each individual
in group needs to submit a paper. Cannot
be a duplicate. Paper needs to contain
the information above but also be a reflection of your process. Also write
about the roles of each individual. The
information presented to the class should also be incorporated into the paper.
See ALSO scoring guide
for reference:
Paper and presentation
1)
Need to submit paper. Presentation is a minimum of 12 slides
(Powerpoint or Prezi) – needs to contain information from above. (50pts)
2)
References. (at least 3) – need to incorporate into paper
and presentation. Must be 3 different
sources – cannot be all Internet.
(example – book, internet, journal)
(5 points)
3)
Originality
– Is the project interesting, creative, add value, entertaining. (5 pts)
4)
Understandability
– Is the presentation easy to understand?
Must use content terms. (5
pts)
5)
Organization
and logical development – does the presentation progress logically from one
subtopic to the next? Hint: start with
history leading up to real world apps (5 pts)
6)
Contribution
– Does the presentation increase our understanding and/or appreciation for this
topic? (10 pts)
7)
Rigor
– What is the level of math/content terms/application to the real life
examples (10 pts)
8)
Completeness
– is the project lacking in information.
Does it leave a lot of questions to the audience? Is there confusion? If complete – (5 pts)
9)
Handout
material for class to supplement presentations – you must have a copy for each
student – printing needs to be completed before presentation. Example handout materials include mini quiz,
timeline with facts, puzzles, be creative
This handout needs to be included with your paper but cannot be counted
as 1 of the 4 pages. (5 pts)
Scoring guide for just the presentation
1)
Time:
Is the presentation a minimum of 15 minutes? No wasted time. Question and answers do not factor into the
time. (10 pts)
2)
Poise: Is the presentation rehearsed? Are the presenters comfortable and confident
with the subject matter? Did the presenter
speak from real understanding, or simply read the Power Point? Do not read from
power point or points will be deducted (10 pts)
3)
Questions: Did the presenter ask for questions, and
successfully field the ones asked from the floor? (10 pts)
4)
Interest: Did the slides and the presenter maintain our
interest? (10 pts)
5)
Enthusiasm: Did the presenter leave us with a sense of
passion for the subject? (10 pts)
6)
Use
of visual aid – cannot be just a poster (although may be in addition to the
visual aid) - MUST BE CREATED – cannot be
a video from Youtube. If you are
going to show a video, you need to create the video. This is not the same as the handout material
from #9 from above. Examples of visual
aid (model, video, app, demonstration, interview with expert – scoring is
critical – the more time you spend on this, the more points awarded. Do not wait to the last minute to focus on
#6. It will be evident how much time you
spend on this. (50 pts) example resources powtoons.com animation apps etc
SPECIAL NOTES
1)
If
you are not prepared on the day of your presentation, your team will be
deducted 10% off the possible score. In
other words, if you miss the day of your presentation, your possible score is
reduced to 90% - the highest grade you are able to receive is a “B” This project is 50% of your final exam.
2) CITIZENSHIP – While a group is presenting, audience
members must show respect. This includes
not talking. Refrain from using the
restroom. Saving questions until the end
of the presentation. No working on other
schoolwork. Not using electronics. If there is any indication of not following
the policy, you will be warned once. After
that, you will not be informed. 10%
deductions will be incorporated into your project score for each violation of
policy. This deduction will be reflected into your FINAL score.
Physics Year-End
Project: Possible Topics – must be pre-approved
The following is by no means an exhaustive list of possible
topics for the independent research project:
Special relativity – The relativity of inertial frames of
reference
General relativity – The relativity of gravitation
Black holes
Quarks and the “Standard Model” of elementary particles
Physics of a specific sport (you need to convince me of relevance)
String theory
Trebuchets
Physics of flight
Nuclear power – fission
Nuclear power – fusion
Nuclear waste disposal – technology and politics
Physics of auto racing
Semiconductors (transistors and diodes)
Nanotechnology
Physics of submarine detection
3d Manufacturing
Stars
Neutrinos
Wave properties of light
Wave properties of matter
Electron microscopy
Dark matter and dark energy
Physics of specific musical instruments
Physics principles demonstrated through flash photography –
includes physics of xenon flash
Hybrid car technologies
Ion drive space propulsion
Contributions of interplanetary probes to date
Artificial Intelligence
Supernovae
Chaos theory
Hovercraft physics
Roller coasters
Space stations
Measurement of Time
Physics of Running Shoes
Physics of helmets
Earthquake protection in skyscrapers/bridges/large
architecture
Types of and advancement in lighting
Adaptive Optical Systems
Holography
Particle Acceleration
Physics End of Year Project Tips FAQ’s
Visual –
1) video
that you create highly recommended – cannot use a youtube or someone else’s video – you need to create
your own
2) upload
video on youtube
3) or
bring in your own laptop/computer to connect to projector
4) you
are responsible for technology working with classroom resources – if it doesn’t
work, no score
5) Model
– can be used but depends on topic (clear with teacher first) – needs to be
detailed and probably in most cases needs to show inside (cutaway)
6) Additional
resources to create visual aid is
powtoons.com or imotion or inshot
7) Visual
aid can also be animation, stop motion, depends on topic
8) A
poster may be used along with visual aid – but won’t be accepted alone
9) Needs
to be at least 5 minutes and can count towards the minimal time of 15 minutes
10) If you need ideas for a visual, google
“Physics __________ demo”
Essay
1) 4 page
one sided
2) Need
an essay from each individual
3) Needs
to be typed
Class handout
1) You
need to provide a printout for each student
2) Cannot
use class printer to make copies (use the career center or library)
3) Ideas
include trivia, historical timeline, resources, real world applications
4) No
word search, big pics
5) Needs
content – maybe formulas
