11 Physics ISU 5 % of Final Mark
A - Make a presentation to a class on a Physics related topic (i.e. Optics, Waves, Black Holes, Hyperspace, Weird Science, etc. ). Preferably present to a grade 6-8 class. You must arrange the presentation yourself with a teacher who will fill out an evaluation form available from me. (Our Lady of Sorrows requires extra paperwork FYI)
No. of presenters. Length
1 30 min
2 50 min
3 80 min
B – Build a 250g (or less) bridge that can span 50 cm, out of Popsicle sticks and white (dries clear) glue. Complete details provided on handout. Marks based on the load that the bridge could support.
C – Read one (or a portion) of the following books, and write a summary in your own words. 4-6 pages double-spaced. Include quotes. Must submit rough work. Any plagiarism=zero.
‘A Brief History of nearly Everything’ Bill Bryson
‘ Weird Science’ Mike White (I think)
‘The Human Factor’ Kim Vicente (3 copies in library)
‘How the Universe got its spots”
"Bad Science" Ben Goldacre
"The Poisoner's Handbook" Blum
"The brain That Changes Itself" Norman Doidge, MD
"The Emperor of all Maladies" A biography of Cancer by
"The God Species" Mark Lynas (one of my all time favourites)
Other options can be found below
http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/11/24/best-science-books-2014/
by George Marshall (Author)
There are 2 or 3 physics books in the library. The librarians can help you, or chose you own physics related book and have it approved by me.
D- Read, highlight the main points, and summarize 7 physics related news items dated no earlier than September 2017.
E- Listen to and summarize in your own words, 6 topics selected from 2-3 episodes from Quirks and Quarks (at least 2 pages double spaced) and briefly present 2 of these to the class. Quirks and Quarks. Canada's Science Radio Show
F- listen to at least 3 h of physicists on You tube and summarize i.e. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NbBjNiw4tk Michio Kaku, the Universe in a Nutshell or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw7v6EzJDNM Lauwrence Krauss, "the greatest story ever told"