1. (Also Known As ClassCraft Project: “Shadows of Olympus”)
Physics
Superhero Physics
(Also Known As ClassCraft Project: “Shadows of Olympus”)

2. Overview
One way that some students may learn physics concepts is through science fiction or superheroes
You will create a superhero/superheroine that has one superpower
You can choose them from the list provided
There are videos related to each power from the list
You can choose a different power from the list (with teacher permission)
Whichever power you choose, you will design a realistic superhero/superheroine using physics concepts
You will need to determine physics constraints of these powers

3. ClassCraft Notes
Many of the super heroes of today have similarities with the pantheons of gods from earlier civilizations
For example, many superheroes that are known for speed are similar to the Greek god Hermes/Roman god Mercury
One difference with modern stories is the aura of science intertwined with the stories

4. Superpowers List Super speed Super strength Mass/size change
Invisibility
Flight
Other (with teacher permission)

5. Creation
You will not only have to describe the power, but place limits on it (for example: heat vision is not enough, heat vision that can ignite wood or to cut metal is more specific)
The physics behind that power
The consequences of that power
The character backstory and personality (and how they both relate to the power)
A design of the character’s costume

6. Powers You are not expected to just “know” all of the concepts
I will group you by power types and work with each group individually
I will give hints, tips, and suggestions for this section

7. Backstory and personality
Let us say that you chose invisibility
How did the character develop that power?
How does this ability affect the person’s behavior and thinking?
I would expect approximately one paragraph of at least 3-5 sentences
Spelling and grammar with no major errors

8. Character costume design
Draw or else create a character costume
For digital options:
cpbherofactory.com
For those very artistic and/or adventurous
Try the app: autosketch 123d

9. Super Speed
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10. Super speed videos
Watch the video at link:
And this one:
And this one:
Movie/tv clips:

11. Super strength
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12. Super strength videos
Watch the video at link:
And this one:
Movie/tv clips:

13. Mass/size change
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14. Mass/size change videos
Watch the video link:
And this one:
And this one:
And this one:
Movie/tv clips

15. Flight
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16. Flight videos
Watch the video link:
Movie/tv clips

17. Invisibility
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18. Invisibility videos
Watch the video link: pHRhA
And this one:

19. Others topical videos to think about
Genetically modifying yourself:
Superman physics:
Science of superman:
Longer duration, but recommended
Sound powers:
Thor’s hammer:

20. The turn-in
You will either turn-in a two page document or a 2-slide document
The first page/slide will have
Character name
Alter ego name
Superpower:
Character costume design
The second page/slide will have
Character backstory/personality
Analysis of the superpower

21. Grading Character name listed: 6 points
Alter ego name listed: 2 points
Superpower listed: 2 points
Character costume design: 20 points*
Character backstory: 20 points
Power analysis: 50 points
* Possible extra credit depending on the quality