1st Semester Astronomy Projects



End of Year Physics Project

Public Outreach Project:

Option 1: Choose an area of physics we have studied. Educate us on an application of the physics. For example, we’ve studied light and its properties. You might research how light is used to find and study objects in space, or research a space telescope -how it works and types of research it’s used for.

Option 2: Choose an area of physics we haven’t studied yet and give us an introduction to it – major concepts only, not formulas! Possible topics to choose from include-

• Nuclear physics

• Particle physics – the standard model

• Quantum mechanics

• Relativity

• String theory

• Fluid dynamics

• Aeronautics

• Cosmology

• Chaos theory

• Geophysics

• Any other topic, with approval

Project Timeline:

• ________________________Project approval

• ________________________Progress check

• ________________________Peer Review

• ________________________Project due date

Scoring Sheet – Physics 2nd Semester Project

|Criteria |Description |Points Possible |Points Earned |

|Overall Structure |The presentation has a well defined introduction, body and |10 | |

| |conclusion. | | |

|Introduction (2 - 3 slides) |Includes the title slide with topic of the project & an |10 | |

| |interesting visual. Student provides an introduction and any | | |

| |necessary background information. | | |

|Content |Students provide a thorough explanation of their topic. |10 | |

| |Presentation includes tables, charts, diagrams or other | | |

| |supporting visuals. | | |

|Summary (1-2 slides) |Student summarizes or otherwise brings closure to the |10 | |

| |presentation. | | |

|Slide Content & layout |Each slide is visually appealing. |10 | |

| |No “paragraphs” to read. | | |

| |Font is easy to read. | | |

|Grammar/Punctuation |The presentation has been checked for grammar, punctuation and |10 | |

| |spelling errors. | | |

|Presentation Style |Presentations will be graded on knowledge of topic and quality |20 | |

| |of delivery such as eye contact, voice, and manner. Do not just| | |

| |read from the slides! | | |

|Handout |Printout of presentation in notes handout view with 3 slides |10 | |

| |per page. Electronic copy of presentation emailed or saved to | | |

| |my computer. | | |

|References |The student uses in-text citations as needed and includes a |10 | |

| |properly formatted reference list (APA style). | | |

|Total |100 | |

Project Score ____________ x 150 = _______________

100 150

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