Project Work Lenie Argonza Rowena D. Olicia Prepared by:

What is a Physics Project? An independent study, which leads the students to find out something new about an object, events or phenomenon.

Why do Physics projects? It helps pupils develop science process skills and thinking skills. It provides means of solving problem. It satisfies pupil’s curiosity. It provides pupils with the opportunities to showcase their creativity. It encourages collaborative or teamwork. It improves pupils’ communication.

Key Points Age Ability levels Individual or group Size Time Availability of resources Oral or written report

The Process of Project Work

A. Observation Choose a topic which you are interested most. Read all the available (age-appropriate) material on your topic you can find. You can use encyclopedias. Seek help from librarians. Visit a university and speak to professors or graduate students involved in your subject. Note: It is very important to keep a complete bibliography of all material you find and a list of people who helped you.

B. Question It is one of the hardest parts of creating a project work. Narrow down your field of research. It is important to focus on one question.

C. Hypothesis What do you think may be the answer to your question? The hypothesis is the possible answer you will try to prove or disprove.

D. Method Your method will be the process by which you prove or disprove your hypothesis. Make sure your method of investigation will answer your question and only your question. Compile a list of all the materials you will need to conduct your investigation.

Keep track of costs. At this point begin doing your experiments, keeping very accurate records of everything you do. Record failures as well as successes. Keep track of all steps you perform and all tests you make in your notebook. If you can build or improvise your materials, so much the better. Where necessary, use a control as well.

E. Results What was the result of the experiment? Keep clear, precise records. Do your experiment again to check your results.

Have you eliminated all variables (conditions which could affect your answer but for which you are not testing) ? Do your experiment twice to ensure accuracy.

F. Conclusion The conclusion, plain and simple, is the answer to your question. It should be clear, concise and stick to the point. Resist the temptation to jump to conclusions.

Oral Presentation

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Samples Archimedes’ Principle by Olicia Archimedes’ Principle Experiments with Fluids by Len