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The physics projects are a chance for you to find and explore a topic that interests you. If you take the time to choose an area that really interests you, you will find the project to be almost painless and quite fun. This handout outlines the type of activity you may choose, ideas for finding topics, the form the projects may be in, the things that must be handed in along the way, and the basis for grading the projects. Your grade will also be based upon how many different methods of investigation (Video Analysis, CBL, computer simulation, building a model). I. Ideas for finding topics A. Textbooks B. Magazines C. Resource people Teachers Researchers D. Internet E. CD-ROM II. Things that must be handed in along the way A. 1 topic and a brief explanation (1 paragraph) B. Preliminary outline (procedure, sources, equipment needs, etc.) C. Abstracts of 3 articles on your topic D. Periodic progress reports E. Presentation with an abstract on your project III. Basis for grading 25 % - Creativity 30 % - Content 35 % - Apparent amount of work 10 % - Class presentation (10-15 minutes) IV. Project Schedule Topic Introduction May 15 Topic Selection May 17 Turn in a topic and a brief explanation(1 paragraph) Research middle two weeks of May Turn in abstract of 3 articles on your topic on May 18 Preliminary Outline (procedure,sources, equipment needs, etc.) May 30 - Approval of Proposal : June 3 Literature Survey&Bibliography June 1 Acquaintance with Technology week of May 20th (1-2 day) Project Design week of May 27 Experimental Investigation including analysis finished by June 14 Preparing presentation finished by June 17 Reporting/Presentation - on final exam dates: June 18, 19, 20 You are responsible for: developing a plan which involves dividing up each phase of the project into a variety of tasks and designating certain tasks as the responsibility of certain individuals. devoting yourself to your designated task and collaborating with others regarding the results of your efforts. arranging for appointments with your teacher in order to ask questions, receive advice, discuss difficulties, and discuss progress. a well documented literature search which includes technical reading from scientific texts and physics books, videos, and the use of Internet resources. a well-defined project proposal based on background reading which includes (1) a statement of purpose (2) a step-by-step procedure for constructing a model (or collecting video footage) and collecting data via measurements (3) a statement concerning the tasks of each group member (4) a clearly defined plan for interpreting measured data and for making comparisons with idealized motion predicted by computer simulations. providing a written request for needed equipment (at least 24 hours in advance). a detailed and organized notebook which documents your experimental results. reviewing your notebook with your teacher during guidance sessions. the organization of charts, graphs, posters, computer printouts, videos, internet downloads, QuickTime movies in your presentation to your classmates of what you did, how you did it, and what the results are. the production of a single word-processed report which includes a purpose, bibliography, literature survey, experimental procedure, experimental data, graphs, charts, a discussion of results, and a discussion of variables. Physics with Traditional Cultural Toys  A Fourth Quarter Cultural Exchange Project This year's Cultural Toy project can be checked online. Experimental Design was done during the research phase and can be checked at the following page: Traditional Cultural Toys   Back