Semester 2 Final Research Project

**UPDATE: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE NOT PRESENTED YET, YOU WILL HAVE UNTIL JUNE 1ST TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECTS FOR THE 200 POINTS IN YOUR "FINAL" CATEGORY FOR YOUR GRADE. Please reach out if you need help!! email: Mackenzie.anderson@leusd.k12.ca.us or Remind. For the projects, upload your essay via Canvas (like we've done before for other essays) or email. For the PowerPoint, I want you to communicate digitally with your partner and decide who will "present" what slides and either voice-over your PowerPoint in a video or actually show yourself. Again, put on Canvas or email me. Be sure to include your visual aide aspect and at least include your class engagement piece, whether that was a crossword or Kahoot game or whatever.

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: ________________

Project Checklist and Grade Sheet:

I. Power Point/Paper	Points
A. Length (4 pages and 12 slides) (50)
B. References (at least 3) – paper & pp (5)
C. Originality (5)
D. Understandability (5)
E. Organization (5)
F. Contribution (10)
G. Rigor (10)
H. Completeness (5)
I. Handout for class (5)
Total for Power Point/Paper (100)
II. Presentation
A. Time (15 minutes) (10)
B. Poise (10)
C. Ability to answer questions from audience(10)
D. Interest (10)
E. Enthusiasm (10)
F. Use of additional visual aid besides PP (50)
Total for Presentation (100)
Grand Total

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

Rubber Band Car project

SOS Lakeside High Physics RUBBER BAND VEHICLE CONTEST

Design Statement Design and build a rubber band-powered vehicle which can carry a one-pound “load” the greatest distance in a straight line.

Materials & Restrictions There are no restrictions on materials, size, weight or number of wheels. However, the only energy source permitted is the elastic energy of one rubber band, size #33 (approx. 3.175 mm x 88.9 mm x 0.794 mm) or, if you prefer (approx. 1⁄8” wide by 3.5” long by 1/32” thick).

     Commercially assembled vehicles are NOT permitted. However, commercially manufactured components may be used as parts of the vehicle. The “load” will be a 454 gram (16 oz.) box (including contents) of Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda (8.9 cm x 11.2 cm x 5.1 cm ) or, if you prefer (approx. size: 3.5” x 4.5” x 2”).

     Objective To design a wheel-driven vehicle, powered only by one rubber band (size specified above), which will transport a “load” (specified above) the farthest distance (on a level, industrial type,tiled floor) while remaining within the boundaries of a 0.75 meter. wide parallel track (marked off with masking tape).  Speed is not a criteria.

Rules

1. Only one official rubber band per vehicle (provided by judges) will be given to

competitors. The rubber band may NOT be cut and must remain with the vehicle throughout the run  (NOTE: rubber band may be dragging from the vehicle at the end of the run).

2. Guard rails or a similar holding device must be part of the design on top of the vehicle to hold the “load” (load supplied by judges at the event). The “load” may NOT be tied or strapped to the vehicle (i.e., baking soda box must be easily placed on and removed from the vehicle).

3. Only one official run is permitted per vehicle. However, ten minutes prior to the assigned official run, vehicles may be tested and adjusted with provided rubber band.

4. The vehicle must be self-starting (i.e., no pushing, external power starts, etc.). Contestants are required to hold the vehicle behind the starting line and simply “let go” at the direction of the judges.

5. Propulsion of the vehicle must be through the wheels (i.e., no propellers, no launching mechanism).  Transferring the energy of the rubber band to wheels via gears, fly wheels, etc., is encouraged. No remote control devices are permitted.

Judging and Scoring

1. After the run, distance traveled will be measured and recorded in meters as follows:

Starting line to: a. the front of the vehicle when it stops; or

2. the point the vehicle strays outside the 0.75 meter wide track; or

3. the spot where vehicle drops the “load” or any associated parts.

4. Decision of judges, during all phases of the competition, is FINAL. In the event of a tie, prizes will

be equally distributed between winning entries.

Team:  Each team will consist of 4 engineers and have a name to identify the team.

***************Essay submittal must be made through digital upload (see class posting for information)        ********please set this up early in the week so that issues can be addressed before paper is submitted

Scoring and Timetable – Tentative and could change as the week progresses:  (see other side)

Monday   Team formation, brainstorming, and design. Think of a name for the vehicle and the team.   Smart phones and access to the internet is allowed during this process.  Must submit a blueprint showing exterior and interior vehicle including front view, top view, side view, back view.  Testing to see if you are reading:  huge tip – use cd’s for wheels and skateboard bearings for axle guides.  Think how you can cut friction.  Need to include all full names of team members on front of blueprint.  (1 for the team, not individual members).   Due by end of class.  No late submittals. - 50 pts  (see template for example)

Tuesday - Friday    Materials Due and build.  1 Poster Started – Poster must be in color and minimum size of 18 x 24 inches.  ONE PIECE – DO NOT PASTE/TAPE TOGETHER SMALL PIECES OF PAPER The poster will show a rendering of your vehicle.  The poster needs a title, labels, color, names of team members.  (be descriptive – 1 poster for team) Team members need to acquire material the day/night before and bring to class. DO NOT FOLD POSTER.  SUBMITTED POSTERS THAT HAVE CREASES FROM FOLDING WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.  Theme of poster is similar to ad campaign – why your fuel/vehicle is the best. (utilize slogans, benefits, flashy design, creative name, etc)  Start Building vehicle.

Monday  #2  Competition – Poster Due.  Essay Due (see below), Vehicle Due.  No late submittal.  To receive full credit for vehicle, it must travel a distance of 1 meter.  (inside or outside of boundaries)

Essay on how this lab relates to labs and other chapters and what you learned individually and working with a team.  Title is:  SOS Lakeside HS Rubber Band Vehicle Contest.  This is an individual essay.  In other words, each team member must write their own essay.  Need to use formulas, explanations, vocabulary words, and applications.  Calculate the velocity, distance, acceleration (derived from practice runs).  You must also write about your role on the team and how the team decided on names, designs, construction, etc. The days this week mirrors what you might experience in a design, manufacturing, engineering company.  Describe the process including the interactions you had with your group.  Was there someone who controlled all the decisions?  How was it decided who took various roles?   It must be typed and double spaced. Are there any ways you might improve the design of your vehicle in the future.  Minimum length of essay is 2 pages double spaced. Cannot submit via email.  NO LATE SUBMITTALS.  EVERYTHING IS DUE ON TIME OR NO CREDIT.  (BLUEPRINT, POSTER, ESSAY, VEHICLE) Physics – Kinetic energy, potential energy, friction, momentum, etc. 

******must use digital upload (leusd.instructure.com for Canvas, select physics, find Rubber Band Car essay assignment, and upload your Word document)  - need green and blue scores towards full credit – any other colors will be heavily penalized     

                Points summary – DEDUCTED FOR NOT FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Blueprint due end of class Monday  50 pts  (must have all components required)

Poster Due  50 pts   Color, block letters, slogan, 3d car, team name, correct size

Vehicle Due  200 pts if min distance 1 m.    150pts < 1m     100pts working car

Essay Due 100 pts  2 pages, max 12pt font, typed, no email, roles, formulas, etc

TOTAL PROJECT POINTS 400 TOWARDS STEM/TEST WEIGHTING

EXTRA CREDIT – possible additional 300 points!!!!

Winner of race for class  100 pts AND elimination of lowest quiz score (cannot eliminate a quiz that had not been scored)

BUT WAIT…..THERE’S MORE

The top winning vehicle from all classes will represent Lakeside High School in the Physics competition at Knotts – if you are not attending the field trip, a representing team of 3 will submit your vehicle for competition. (team picked from 2^nd place winner, 3^rd place, etc.)  DATE to be announced

Extra Credit – team racing vehicle at Knotts – 100 pts – If vehicle wins some type of award, Knotts team and original designers/builders receive an additional 200 pts!  Note Lakeside holds distance record for 3 years in a row 8.3meters.  

Waves Simulation part 2

Click here for the waves simulation part 2 for Wednesday 1/29/20

SNB p.76 Waves Notes

Click here for the notes for 1/28/20. There was homework due at the beginning of class today as well-Ch. 14.2 (3 objectives, 10 vocabulary)