The scaled-down mTIP will now be conducted in Groups of 2 (from the same class) or done individually.

The project can be an experiment or research on a physics phenomena.

Both options will require submission of a report (PowerPoint Slides) and a presentation.

The Task

Option 1: Experimental Practical

Design and conduct an experiment to investigate any suitable physics phenomena of your choice.

You will need to plan an experiment and let Mr Shone know what physics equipment you wish to borrow from the lab – drop him an email ASAP.

 

Option 2: Research

Choose a topic of suitable difficulty  and suitable depth to investigate on your own.

The topic must not be something we have already looked at as part of the Advanced Physics syllabus.

 

The Presentation

The presentation must be between 10 – 15 mins and everyone in the group must present.

The Slides are likely to include the following to be covered within the stipulated time:

For Practical Projects

• • • Brief literature review (theory)
    • Experimental setup and brief procedures
    • Results
    • Analysis
    • Conclusion
    • Brief reflections and key takeaways

For Theory Projects

• • • Detailed literature review ( of the topic). You will not be expected to talk on every slide as there is unlikely enough time within the presentation period. Thus summary slides might be useful at points.
    • history of the discovery
    • background information on the key scientists involved

All presentation will end with a short Q&A session.

 

Rubrics

Timeframe

Undertake project in Weeks 7 & 8

Presentations will be in week 9 (&10 if needed)