This assignment will allow students to focus on one aspect of electric, magnetic, or gravitational fields in depth and explore scientific principles and technological applications in "real-life" scenarios. When all groups have completed and posted their assignments, the class wiki will contain a page for each course that will serve as a valuable resource for all students.
Each group of 2-3 students will choose one application of electric, magnetic, or gravitational fields. For that application, the students will provide:
Assessment will be based on scientific completeness, applicability of links and resources, and coherence and clarity in writing. Wikis will be evaluated using the rubric attached below by Mr. Brichta and other students in the class.
Friday, April 1: By the end of class, you must inform Mr. Brichta who is in your group (remember, there must be two or three group members).
Thursday, April 7 (changed): By the end of class, you must inform Mr. Brichta of your group's topic. Each group must do a unique topic, so if you are desperate to do electric bug zappers, you may wish to tell Mr. Brichta early.
Thursday, April 21: Wikis are due by noon, posted to the class wiki in the appropriate folder. Some of these may be discussed in class that day.
If I have made a mistake somewhere, please let me know. I will fix it as soon as superhumanly possible.
Group Members |
Topic |
Logan C. and Tyler M. |
Railguns |
Julia T., Shane W., and Amelia F. |
Superconductors |
Rachel S., Kuangshu Y., and Linda L. |
Stereoscopic Effects |
Sherry G., Yuki W., and Jin K. |
RFID Tags |
Harsimar A., Omer A., and Imran M. |
Speakers |
Muhammad K., Hasibur R., and Qamar F. |
Neurons |
Ian B. and Will M. |
Wireless Electricity |
Nancy X., Nima H., and Katelyn K. | Black Holes |
Nura R., Natila F., and Neha P. | Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) |
Rachel G., Lucas W., and Josh H. | Electronic Ink |
Claire W. and Zahra B. | Sunspots |
From left to right: Jamie S, JT S, Chris P, Chris M
Group Members |
Topic |
Chris M. and Boromir |
Aurora Borealis |
John G., Jun A., and Jeff T. |
Maglev Trains |
Eva H. and Yufei S. |
Lightning |
James S. and JT S. |
Regenerative Braking |
Ben R., Arvin Z., and Guled A. |
Antennas |
Mina V., Bronwyn S., and Claire H. |
Hammerhead Sharks |
Michaela F., Christina N., and Dania A.-L. |
CT Scanner |
Marwan A., Salik M., and Rafae S. |
Cyclotron |
Neil G. and Ryan T. |
Electron Gun |
Derek M., Matt D., and Robin G. |
Coilguns |
Arne H., Chen F., and Stanley B. |
Electric Guitars |