12 A or Physics ISU 10% of final mark
NON-OPTIONAL COMPONENT: THE WAVE NATURE OF LIGHT 50%
After a brief intro by the teacher, teach yourself part of this unit. Details will be provided in class. Mark will be based on a problem set and test.
A- Make a presentation to a class on a Physics related topic (i.e. Energy, Newton’s Laws, 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. You must also provide me with an outline before the presentation and a self evaluation after.
No. of presenters. Length
1 30 min
2 1.0 h
3 1.5 h
B– Read one (or a portion) of the following books, (or any physics related book approved by the teacher) a write a summary in your own words. 4-6 pages single-spaced. Include quotes. All rough work must be attached. No Plagiarism!!!!
"The God Species" Mark Lynas
‘A Brief History of nearly Everything’ Bill Bryson (2 copies in library)
‘ Weird Science’ Mike White (2 copies in library)
‘The Human Factor’ Kim Vicente (3 copies in library)*
‘How the Universe got its spots” (1 copy in library)
‘A Short History of Progress” Ronald Wright
‘A Briefer History of Time” Steven Hawkings
‘Bad Science” Ben Goldacre.
other options can be found here
http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/11/24/best-science-books-2014/
by George Marshall (Author)
C- Listen to 3 hour long episodes of Quirks and Quarks http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/ and summarize 6 topics and present 2 of these to the class.
D- Prepare for and write a test on Bodies in Equilibrium. (recommended for students applying for Engineering, Architecture or Physiotherapy prep.) There will be a brief lesson and a Test outline for interested students.
E- Build a 250g bridge out of popsicle sticks and clear drying glue that can span 50cm (must be more than 50cm!!). Details on University of Guelph handout. Must be at least 5 bridges for this option to run. Competition will be on Dec 2, 2014
F- Print out, highlight main parts and summarize 7 physics related news articles dated after Sept 1 2014. NO PLAGIARISM. Use quotes when necessary, otherwise, use your own words and pick articles that you can understand.
G - 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. 4-6 pages double spaced