1. Physics WebQuest: Applications of Electromagnetism Stacey Canino

2. Introduction Now that we have learned about the basics of electricity and magnetism, we can better understand how these concepts are applied in the world of technology. Our understanding and use of the electromagnetic force has allowed us many conveniences in our daily lives. You will be assigned, as a group, one of the following to study: electric motor, ac generator, transformer, speaker, or doorbell. Now that we have learned about the basics of electricity and magnetism, we can better understand how these concepts are applied in the world of technology. Our understanding and use of the electromagnetic force has allowed us many conveniences in our daily lives. You will be assigned, as a group, one of the following to study: electric motor, ac generator, transformer, speaker, or doorbell.

3. Tasks Your group will research one of these topics and create a power point to present to the class. Your power point will provide an explanation of how your device works, at least one diagram, and questions to be asked of the class to measure their understanding of the concepts in your presentation. You will be given 30 minutes for your presentation, including time for the questions at the end. Your group will research one of these topics and create a power point to present to the class. Your power point will provide an explanation of how your device works, at least one diagram, and questions to be asked of the class to measure their understanding of the concepts in your presentation. You will be given 30 minutes for your presentation, including time for the questions at the end.

4. Process: Research I.Research your topic using the resources listed below: - Tutorials and animations: micro.magnet.fsu.edu - Thorough descriptions with video clips: howstuffworks.com - Information on motors and transformers: hyperphysics.phys-astr.gsu.edu - Information on generators: pbs.org - Our textbook website (use the SciLinks): go.hrw.com

5. Process: PowerPoint II.Create your power point with the following components: 1.A title page and introduction. Include your topic, group names, and a brief outline of your presentation (2 slides). 2.An explanation of how your device works. Include how the electromagnetic force is involved and what energy conversions occur. Your diagrams and videos should be included in this section (4-5 slides).

6. Process: PowerPoint 3.Questions for the class. Create 5 short answer questions that focus on the important aspects of your device. Students should be given a chance to discuss the questions with their group and then randomly called on to share their answer with the class. Please create an answer key for your questions (1 slide) 4.Citation of sources. Use MLA format and cite all sources used (1 slide)

7. Evaluation Your project will be graded using the following rubric (click the icon below): Adapted from “A+ Rubric: PowerPoint Rubric” © COPYRIGHT 2001-2010Joan Vandervelde Updated: July 29, 2010Joan Vandervelde http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/profdev/rubric s/pptrubric.html

8. Conclusion After the presentations, you will answer the following questions: 1.How are the topics discussed similar? 2.How are the topics discussed different? 3.How does our knowledge of physics improve the quality of our lives?