Podcast

You will be carrying out an investigation into the physics of some aspect of everyday life. Your assignment is to create a podcast/videocast to communicate your findings to the general public in a way that expands their knowledge, improves their understanding,and fosters scientific literacy.

**You will be assessed on the following:**

 * 1. Name of podcast**- Relevant and original.
 * 2. Planning**- Podcast has a clear structure – an opening, discussion and closing.
 * 3. Sound**- Podcast is enhanced with high quality and appropriate sound effects and music. There is no distortion of sound and background noise is minimized.
 * 4. Grammar**- Use of proper nouns and verbs. Materials & Components are named correctly. Generalizations, vague and imprecise words are avoided.
 * 5. Vocal Expression**- Strong, clear vocal expression with good articulation and pronunciation. The speed of delivery is acceptable and there is variation in tone, volume and speed. Pauses are used effectively when transitioning between questions and speakers. Filler words such as umm” and “like” are minimal.
 * 6. Voice** – Upbeat conversational style that is not stilted or contrived.
 * 7. Length** - Podcast keeps the listeners interested to the end. It is not so long that the listeners lose interest or too short that the listeners are left with a superficial understanding. 5-10 minutes recommended. 8. Audience- The podcast is designed for the general public. It conveys science in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. The information and explanations are clearly articulated.
 * 9. Understanding** – Podcast shows a depth of understanding of physics concepts and ideas.


 * Things to think about.......**


 * 1.** What made you investigate this particular topic? What interested you in it? How did you decide on this particular one?


 * 2.** What were you expecting to find?


 * 3.** Were there any aspects of your project that went beyond your capability to investigate or verify?


 * 4.** Describe one challenge you faced and explain how you tried to overcome it? Think about planning and organization, controlling variables, finding precise methods of measurement, making it work, collecting sufficient reliable data, deciding what was important, explaining the results, not being sure what to expect, achieving trustworthy and reliable results, communicating your ideas, lack of prior knowledge and experience, working in a team.

methods of measurement and data collection, controlling variables, data analysis, working in a team
 * 5.** Describe the strengths of your investigation. Possible things to consider are: planning,


 * 6.** If you could continue with this investigation what direction would it take and why?


 * 7.** How did your knowledge and understanding of Physics change over the course of this investigation?


 * 8.** What role if any did imagination and creativity play in this investigation?


 * 9.** Did you use technology? How dependent were you on it?


 * 10.** How do your findings help explain what happens in the real world?

 