Ace+Suggestions

** Sec 3 Physics ACE suggestions **
//Note:// //These are just some fun activities that I suggest. However, it is **__NOT__** neccessary for you to follow my suggestions. You may go ahead and research on more interesting activities to carry out. You may also modify the activities I suggested. Have fun!!//


 * Topic || **Physical Quantities, Units and measurement** ||
 * Suggested activity || **Extreme Physics : very small things**

What is the nano world? Why is the nano world important? When things become very small (10-9), do you know their properties will change drastically?

You think that gold will always glitter? You are wrong! Do you know that if you shrink gold down to a nanoparticle, it turns red, blue, yellow and other colours! This is call nanogold! Not only will you see the stunning colour changes, the properties of the gold changes as well. This means in the nano world, you could do something "new" with something "old".

Other than the materials shown in the slide, find out more about other nanomaterials:

- how they are used - how their properties change when shrink to nano particles ||
 * Format || Poster, Slideshow ||
 * Max ACE awarded || 5 (Individual work) ||

(by Douglas. E Richard) ||
 * Topic || Book review: The Prometheus Project: Captured
 * Suggested Activity || //Along with their scientist parents, the brother-sister duo of Ryan and Regan continue their exploration of a fantastic alien city built deep underground. When the city is captured by a ruthless alien��with unknown capabilities and diabolical plans��and his band of mercenaries, the adult members of the team are taken hostage, and the siblings remain the team��s only hope. To save the adults, Ryan and Regan must outwit the brilliant alien and his well-trained force, free the prisoners, and thwart a seemingly unstoppable invasion.//

//Crammed with cliffhangers, nonstop action, and unexpected twists and turns, this novel introduces scientific topics��sound and hearing, ultrasonic sound, experimental methodologies, flashpowder, human memory, and superconductivity��to children while engaging their imaginations.//



Borrow this book from Kong Chian Library.Have a good time reading it and write a book review on it, **emphasizing on the scientific concepts in the book.** ||   ||   ||
 * Format || Book review ||
 * Max ACE awarded || 5 (individual) ||


 * Topic || **Refraction** ||
 * Suggested activity || **Refraction and Its Uses**

Refraction may be a simple process, you say. But this simple phenomenon has been use to make many important tools. In 2005, some Singaporean scientist devised a refractive chip that can spot cancer cells. (see report below)



Many other important inventions involve the use of refraction. Examples are cameras, LASIK operation procedure etc. Your job is to research on **__5__ //important// //technological// inventions** that worked on the phenomenon of refraction.

In your research report, include: - pictures of the inventions - how they work, using refraction ||
 * Max ACE awarded || 5 (Individual work) ||


 * Topic || **Thermal Energy** ||
 * Suggested activity || **CSI --Thermal**



Using concepts of thermal physics, solve **__both__** mysterious.

Case 1 []

Case 2 Write a report in the perspective of a CSI detective. Your report should be addressed to the Superintendent of Police Department. In yocur report, include:

identify the culprit - give scientifc reasons how you arrive at your conclusion ||
 * Max ACE awarded || 5 (Individual) ||


 * Topic || **Kinematics and Dynamics** ||
 * Suggested activity || **Crash! - Physics of Car Collisions**

In 2008, there were a total of 213 fatal and 8,238 injury accidents that resulted in 222 fatal and 10,742 injured casualities. Do you know that traffic accidents are number 1 killers, on the same par as deaths caused by cancers?

The physics of car collisions is a well-researched area. Go to the internet and read on this topic. Submit a website providing your own insight into this topic. Include the impact of forces on our body and the biological effect on the passengers in the car crash.

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Keywords in search engines:Impulse, car collisions, momentum, acceleration, inertia, crash test ||
 * Max ACE awarded || 8 (Pair work) ||


 * Topic || **Work, Energy, Power** ||
 * Suggested activity || **Rube Goldberg's Machines**

Have you heard of Rube Goldberg's machines? Do you know how this self-operating napkin machine works?



How about this wonderful Honda machine designed by Mr Goldberg? Isnt it amazing?

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Your task will be to design and build a Rube Goldberg machine that is able to:

- squeeze a toothpaste

OR - hoist your school flag

Your submission should include a **video** of your machine as well as a **ppt** on the energy changes that occurs for each stage of the machine process. || Max 8 points each ||
 * Max ACE awarded || Group of 3 people


 * Topic || Astrophysics --- History of Exploring the Universe ||
 * Suggested Activity || media type="youtube" key="BGxRWCmwSDE" height="344" width="425"
 * //The universe.... how big are you?//**

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 * //Where we stay, the solar system//**

Webquest -- search and learn from websites about the following topics and create a poster (not too big, enough to be pinned on the noticeboard) to share what you have learnt in your journey of exploring the universe!


 * Define and understand "celestial sphere" and "system of coordinates"
 * Identify some constellations
 * State Newton's law of gravity and Kepler's laws and their implications
 * Describe the structure and behavior of the solar system
 * Explain the nature of Moon's motion and eclipses
 * Identify properties and characteristics of different types of telescopes and other sophisticated instruments ||
 * Format || Web report ||
 * Max. ACE point awarded || 8 (pair work) ||


 * Topic || **General Physics** ||
 * Suggested activity || **14 things you can do with a stick!**

What can you do with a stick? How can you teach physics with just a "stick".



There are 14 things you can do with a stick in this suggestion. Choose 10 activities, carry them out and submit your report in the form of: 6 ACE points ||
 * - a video (one video for all ten activities)**
 * - with physics explanations of each activity in the video segment** ||
 * Max ACE awarded || Individual work


 * Topic || Waves: Electromagnetic Spectrum at Trial ||
 * Suggested Activity || media type="youtube" key="3bbC87CMXwQ" height="340" width="560"
 * Electromagnetic Spectrum tells you more about the cosmos!**

This is a Webquest on cosmos radiation. Find out more about the following topics and design a poster (not too big, enough to be placed on the classboard) to summarize what you have learnt about cosmos radiation. Below are so links to help you get started with your webquest!


 * 1) Find out what is [|electromagnetic spectrum]
 * 2) Radio waves and their [|astronomical sources]
 * 3) [|Infrared Cosmos]
 * 4) Ultraviolet and Extreme Ultraviolet Universe
 * 5) X-Rays and Gamma Radiation in Astrophysics
 * 6) [|Measuring cosmic radiation]

Extra Food for thought:

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 * Format || Poster (remember to list all the reference websites) ||
 * Max. ACE awarded || 6 (Individual) ||


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