[Phys-L] Re: Physics project rubric?

[Scott Goelzer <s.goelzer@COMCAST.NET>]

I do something like this. Each quarter a student has the option of
completing a Curriculum Enhancement Project to raise their grade up
to 10 pt. The goal is simple: do something that makes the physics
course you are taking better - physics community service. Students
have built and presented demos, written or improved problem sets,
tried new labs or variations on labs, made movies or videos, done
research, etc. I have a few takers each quarter, for some who can
never quite get the A or B they want it is very effective.

Scott



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Scott Goelzer
Physics Teacher
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
Northwood NH 03261
603-942-5531e218
sgoelzer@coebrownacademy.com
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On Sep 29, 2005, at 12:58 PM, Dwight K. Souder wrote:

> This year, I have a group of second year physics students.  For the
> next
> grading period, I'd like for them to work on some independent
> projects.
> They have a choice between 2 different types of projects.
>
> One project is a "building" project where they choose to build
> something
> that is challenging and may have to take several attempts to get it
> right
> (for example:  "caterpillar" engine boat, RC wall crawler, land yacht,
> etc.).  In the meantime, I have them keep daily journals of their
> progress
> and plans of what to do next.
>
> The second type of project is a "How does it work project", where
> students
> pick a complex mechanical device and figure out how it works (for
> example:
> wind-up clock, combination lock, etc.).  The students then make a
> presentation of their device and how it works.
>
> Has anyone done anything similar?  I figure rather than "re-
> inventing the
> wheel", I'd see if there are any ideas, suggestions, rubrics, of
> how to go
> about doing this.  If you'd like, you can email me directly at:
> crvhs_dks@crestview-richland.k12.oh.us
>
> Thank you for your help,
> Dwight Souder
> Ashland, OH
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