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Student Selected Topics

This mid-year topic provides students an opportunity to further explore a physical science concept they are interested in. This might require quite a bit of work – but it can also be very interesting.

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Material

Assignment introduction

• Instructor Introduction Topic 28 specific (pdf)

Ways to find an interest area

• Read Physical 28 – Physics topic ideas (link)
• Read Physical 28 – Chemistry topic ideas (link)
• Read Physical 28 – Earth Science topics (link)

Ways to complete the work

• Activity 16 Write an Opinion Essay
• Activity 17 Write a Research Paper
• Activity 18 Craft a Powerful Presentation
• Activity 80 Design a Lab

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Videos

2:35 Peter Gray – Self-Directed Learning Fundamentals

6:40 Homework in High School: How Much Is Too Much?

7:34 Advice for High School Students – Freshman, Juniors, Seniors Thinking of College

 

 

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Special Notes and Notices

Instructor Emphasis:

• Science & Engineering Practice: Ask questions and define problems.
• Cross-Cutting Concept: Energy and Matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation.