VCE Physics:VCE Physics:
Practical Activities: Practical Activities: Summary Report and Summary Report and
the EPIthe EPI ResourcesResources
VCE Physics VCE Physics Contents of your folder:Contents of your folder:
Program and evaluation sheet on reverse sideProgram and evaluation sheet on reverse side Resource Package (32 pages) with front page Resource Package (32 pages) with front page
table of contentstable of contents EPI student booklet from Kew High SchoolEPI student booklet from Kew High School EPI criteriaEPI criteria EPI topics listEPI topics list ‘‘talkphysics.org’ extract of comments on talkphysics.org’ extract of comments on
adviceadvice Site map of vicphysics.orgSite map of vicphysics.org Teaching Ideas: Force diagrams and Teaching Ideas: Force diagrams and
electricityelectricity
Styles of Styles of Practical ActivitiesPractical ActivitiesFamiliarisationFamiliarisation exerciseexercise
ExplorationExploration
SimulationSimulation DemonstrationDemonstration
Self paced Self paced activityactivity
Class exerciseClass exercise
Formal Formal experimentexperiment
InvestigationInvestigation
ExcursionExcursion PracPrac TestTest
Practical Practical ActivitiesActivities
Styles
Summary Report of selected Practical Activities
Extended Practical Investigation
Styles of Styles of Practical ActivitiesPractical Activities
ExamplesExamplesFamiliarisationFamiliarisation exerciseexercise
Using a CROUsing a CROand other devicesand other devices
ExplorationExplorationIntroductory heating activitiesIntroductory heating activities
Dissection of a DC motorDissection of a DC motor
Styles of Styles of Practical ActivitiesPractical Activities
ExamplesExamplesSimulation (Spreadsheet Simulation (Spreadsheet investigation)investigation)
Radioactive DecayRadioactive DecayTelescopeTelescope
Planetary dataPlanetary dataDemonstration (POE)Demonstration (POE)
Properties of a, b and gProperties of a, b and gMagnet in Al tubeMagnet in Al tube
Styles of Styles of Practical ActivitiesPractical Activities
ExamplesExamplesSelf paced activitySelf paced activity
Booklet of Electricity experimentsBooklet of Electricity experiments
Class exerciseClass exerciseHalf life experimentHalf life experiment
Photoelectric Effect experimentPhotoelectric Effect experiment
Styles of Styles of Practical ActivitiesPractical Activities
ExamplesExamplesFormal experimentFormal experiment
Snell’s LawSnell’s LawNet F = maNet F = ma
Circular motionCircular motionMagnetic field of a solenoidMagnetic field of a solenoid
InvestigationInvestigationNumerousNumerous
Styles of Styles of Practical ActivitiesPractical Activities
ExamplesExamplesExcursionExcursion
VCE Physics Day at Luna ParkVCE Physics Day at Luna ParkAustralian SynchrotronAustralian Synchrotron
ScienceworksScienceworksVSSEC VSSEC
Prac TestPrac Test DC Circuit DC Circuit measurementsmeasurements
Location of virtual imageLocation of virtual image
Summary Report on Summary Report on selected Practical selected Practical
ActivitiesActivitiesDesigning the Assessment TaskDesigning the Assessment Task
The assessment task should allow the The assessment task should allow the student to:student to:
participate in a range of practical participate in a range of practical activitiesactivities
collect, record and organise datacollect, record and organise data analyse dataanalyse data draw conclusionsdraw conclusions have the opportunity to demonstrate have the opportunity to demonstrate
the highest level of performance.the highest level of performance.
Summary ReportSummary ReportTeacher’s decisions:Teacher’s decisions: Which Area of Study to choose Which Area of Study to choose
pracs from?pracs from? Which pracs?Which pracs? Log books: Form? Assessment?Log books: Form? Assessment? How much home time? How much home time? Format for writing report?Format for writing report?
Summary ReportSummary ReportSome practical activities for Unit 4 Some practical activities for Unit 4
Electric PowerElectric PowerExplorationExploration::
Mapping field around magnetsMapping field around magnetsMapping field of a Demo meterMapping field of a Demo meter
Dissection of a DC motorDissection of a DC motor
Summary ReportSummary ReportSome practical activities for Unit 4 Some practical activities for Unit 4
Electric PowerElectric PowerDemonstrations:Demonstrations:
Magnetic fields on OHPMagnetic fields on OHPOersted’s apparatusOersted’s apparatus
Cu swing in B fieldCu swing in B fieldLinear motor (Al rod on rails)Linear motor (Al rod on rails)Loudspeaker cone at low freqLoudspeaker cone at low freqCRO beam and a bar magnetCRO beam and a bar magnet
Summary ReportSummary ReportSome practical activities for Unit 4 Some practical activities for Unit 4
Electric PowerElectric PowerDemonstrations continuedDemonstrations continued::deflecting beams in Cathode Ray deflecting beams in Cathode Ray tubestubesinduced emf from magnet in induced emf from magnet in solenoid (CRO)solenoid (CRO) disc magnet falling through an Al disc magnet falling through an Al tubetubedemountable transformer (turns demountable transformer (turns ratio)ratio)
transmission linestransmission lines
Summary ReportSummary ReportSome practical activities for Unit 4 Some practical activities for Unit 4
Electric PowerElectric PowerFormal ExperimentsFormal Experiments::
Magnetic field of a solenoidMagnetic field of a solenoidElectromagnetic InductionElectromagnetic Induction
Summary ReportSummary ReportSome Questions for the Assessment Some Questions for the Assessment
TaskTaskSuggestions from VCAA Assessment Suggestions from VCAA Assessment
Handbook:Handbook:1.1. A few questions on the match A few questions on the match
between their exptl results and the between their exptl results and the expected results?expected results?
2.2. A broad question: Discuss three A broad question: Discuss three activities that involved a concept or a activities that involved a concept or a context.context.
3.3. Draw a Venn diagram for three Draw a Venn diagram for three activities and put in relevant activities and put in relevant concepts.concepts.
4.4. Draw an annotated concept map for Draw an annotated concept map for the activities and concepts.the activities and concepts.
Summary ReportSummary ReportOther Questions for the Assessment Other Questions for the Assessment
TaskTask Explain the observations of a Explain the observations of a
demonstrationdemonstration Test type questions that reflect the Test type questions that reflect the
explorations, demonstrations and explorations, demonstrations and experiments.experiments.
Unit 2: Practical Unit 2: Practical InvestigationInvestigation The investigation requires the student The investigation requires the student
to:to: develop a question, develop a question, plan a course of action that attempts plan a course of action that attempts
to answer the question, to answer the question, undertake an investigation to collect undertake an investigation to collect
the appropriate primary qualitative the appropriate primary qualitative and/or quantitative data, and/or quantitative data,
organise and interpretorganise and interpret the data, and the data, and reach a conclusion in response to the reach a conclusion in response to the
question.question.
Unit 2: Practical Unit 2: Practical InvestigationInvestigation
The student :The student : designs and undertakes an designs and undertakes an
investigation involving investigation involving twotwo independent variables independent variables oneone of of which should be a which should be a continuouscontinuous variable. variable.
A practical logbook A practical logbook must bemust be maintained by the student for maintained by the student for recording, authentication and recording, authentication and assessment purposes.assessment purposes.
Unit 2: Practical Unit 2: Practical InvestigationInvestigation
Class time: 7 – 10 hoursClass time: 7 – 10 hours
Assessment: i) PlanAssessment: i) Planii) Log bookii) Log bookiii) Digital poster using ppt iii) Digital poster using ppt
templatetemplate
Possible topics: See handout and Possible topics: See handout and vicphysics.orgvicphysics.org
Conclusion
Title of Physics Practical InvestigationStudent’s Name
References and acknowledgements
Introduction Results
MethodologySummary that outlines the methodology used in the investigation and is authenticated by logbook entries.
Rarely needed in student physics investigations.
DiscussionExplanation for undertaking the investigation, including a clear aim. (One sentence should be enough.)
Relevant background physics concepts. (Just definitions and equations should suffice.)
Presentation of collected data/evidence in appropriate format to illustrate trends, patterns and/or relationships.
• Description of independent and dependent variables, including which are continuous,
• Equipment and measuring instruments,
• Sketch of equipment layout as well as a photo,
• Identification and management of relevant risks …
• Selection of data showing number of repeated measurements and range of values,
• Sample calculation,
• Sample determination of uncertainty and error bars,
• Graphs with descriptions, at least 2, but less than 5,
• Analysis of graphs including lines of best fit, gradients and intercepts,
• Effect of uncertainties
Provide a precise and detailed response to your question. Need only be a short paragraph.
• Analysis and evaluation of primary data
• Identification of outliers and their subsequent treatment
• Identification of limitations in:• Data, both in the range of
values and number of repeated measurements, and
• Experimental method, and so
• Suggested improvements and
• Further aspects you would like to investigate,
• Linking of results to relevant physics concepts
Units 3 & 4 : EPIUnits 3 & 4 : EPIThe investigation requires the student The investigation requires the student
to to develop a question, develop a question, plan a course of action to answer the plan a course of action to answer the
question question undertake an experiment that undertake an experiment that
involves the collection of primary involves the collection of primary quantitative dataquantitative data, ,
analyse and evaluateanalyse and evaluate the data, the data, identify limitations of data and identify limitations of data and
methodsmethods, , link experimental results to link experimental results to
science ideasscience ideas, , reach a conclusion in response to reach a conclusion in response to
the questionthe question and and suggest further suggest further investigationsinvestigations that may be that may be undertaken undertaken
Units 3 & 4 EPIUnits 3 & 4 EPIThe student is expected to:The student is expected to: design and undertake an design and undertake an
investigationinvestigation involving involving two two continuous independentcontinuous independent variables. variables.
Results are communicated in a Results are communicated in a scientific poster formatscientific poster format according to the template according to the template provided.provided.
A practical logbook must be A practical logbook must be maintained by the student for maintained by the student for record, authentication and record, authentication and assessment purposesassessment purposes..
(Extended) Practical (Extended) Practical InvestigationInvestigationTeacher’s decisionsTeacher’s decisions::
How much class time?How much class time? When to schedule the task?When to schedule the task? How much topic choice to give the How much topic choice to give the
students?students? Group size?Group size? How much home time? Use of log How much home time? Use of log
books?books? Marking procedure?Marking procedure? Your role?Your role?
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Criteria for selecting Criteria for selecting Practical ActivitiesPractical Activities
Selecting both the activity and the Selecting both the activity and the type:type:
Learning benefit Learning benefit
EquipmentEquipment
TimeTime
Comfort levelComfort level
BehaviourBehaviour
ReportingReportingHow should the students present How should the students present
what they have learnt?what they have learnt? OralOral PosterPoster IT basedIT based WrittenWritten
** Answers to set questionsAnswers to set questions** Log book entryLog book entry** Formal write upFormal write up
Prac AssessmentPrac AssessmentAlternatives can range from:Alternatives can range from:
Completed? Y/NCompleted? Y/N Overall grade, A - EOverall grade, A - E Raw score out of 10Raw score out of 10 Satisfactory completionSatisfactory completion Criterion referencedCriterion referenced
Units 3 & 4 Units 3 & 4 AssessmentAssessment
Extended Practical Investigation Extended Practical Investigation (EPI)(EPI)
Marking ProcedureMarking Procedure
VCAAVCAA Assessment Booklet Assessment Booklet
Descriptors for EPIDescriptors for EPI
DescriptorsDescriptors in in table formattable format
VCE PhysicsVCE Physics
Resources for TeachersResources for Teachers
ResourcesResources Formats:Formats:
TextText
CDROMCDROM
WebsitesWebsites
ForumsForums
Resources Resources Text:Text:
VCAA Resources List (21 pages)VCAA Resources List (21 pages) Teacher’s GuidesTeacher’s Guides Old Prac Guides: Gardiner & Old Prac Guides: Gardiner &
White; Brian McKittrickWhite; Brian McKittrick Old Problem books: G & McK; Old Problem books: G & McK;
Boydell (Checkpoints)Boydell (Checkpoints) Old Exam and Trial papers: Old Exam and Trial papers:
STAV, NEAP, CSE formerly STAV, NEAP, CSE formerly IARTV, QATs, Kilbaha, TSFX, IARTV, QATs, Kilbaha, TSFX, TSSMTSSM
ResourcesResources
CDROMs:CDROMs:Colin HopkinsColin HopkinsTeacher Support kitsTeacher Support kitsConference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings: Pre 2000Pre 2000
Resources: WebsitesResources: Websites VCAAVCAA
Study DesignStudy Design Resources ListResources ListAssessment Assessment HandbookHandbook
Exam papersExam papers
Exam reportsExam reports Use of Use of CalculatorsCalculators www.vicphysics.org
Pages for:Pages for:Beginning teachersBeginning teachers StudentsStudentsConferences Conferences EventsEventsEach Area of StudyEach Area of Study Issues & NewsIssues & News
Textbook sites
Resources : WebsitesResources : Websites Institute of Physics (UK) Institute of Physics (UK)
http://www.iop.org/http://www.iop.org/Support for beginning teachers: Support for beginning teachers: * “I am new to teaching physics”* “I am new to teaching physics”* * www.talkphysics.orgwww.talkphysics.org* SPT: Supporting Physics Teachers Resources* SPT: Supporting Physics Teachers Resources
American Association of Physics American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), Teachers (AAPT), http://www.aapt.org/http://www.aapt.org/ under Resources:under Resources:* ComPADRE, * ComPADRE, http://www.compadre.org/http://www.compadre.org/* Physical Science Resources Center: PSRC* Physical Science Resources Center: PSRC
Resources : WebsitesResources : Websites PheT Interactive Simulations (50) at PheT Interactive Simulations (50) at
https://https://phet.colorado.eduphet.colorado.edu// National STEM Centre (UK)National STEM Centre (UK)
http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/An e-library of resources across S, T, E An e-library of resources across S, T, E and Mand MPhysics: 1549 resources going back to Physics: 1549 resources going back to the 1960’s.the 1960’s.Select by age, year of publication, style Select by age, year of publication, style (22 choices), format and publisher.(22 choices), format and publisher.Includes over 500 activity sheets and Includes over 500 activity sheets and 200 text books.200 text books.
ForumsForums www.vicphysics.orgwww.vicphysics.orgA local forum, but not well supported.A local forum, but not well supported. www.talkphysics.orgwww.talkphysics.orgA forum for UK teachers, but well supported A forum for UK teachers, but well supported and full of useful ideas.and full of useful ideas.
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