Project Description:
This project was about showing a property of light in a photograph. Throughout this unit we learned about properties of light. One property I found fascinating is the idea of refraction. Refraction is the property that causes something to look different when a piece of glass, water, or some other medium is placed in between you and the object being viewed. This property was interesting to me because it effects my everyday life, as someone who needs glasses to see properly refraction is used to my advantage to help me see. This project was great fun and helped me learn about how interesting the properties of light are.
Reflection:
My greatest strength that came out in this project was my perseverance. During this project I had trouble comprehending each property of light, especially refraction. My perseverance helped me eventually fully understand each property of light we discussed. An example of this is my final project. I based my image and description off the most challenging property for me, Refraction. Overall perseverance was my most helpful strength throughout the unit and final project.
My greatest challenge during this project was deciding what property of light to photograph. This was challenging to me because I had two images I wanted to showcase. What helped me overcome this challenge was choosing the better photograph. I ended up choosing the photo “Refracting Flowers'' because it simply was a better picture than its runner up. In the future I plan to handle similar situations in the same way. IN the end I was happy with the decision because it was a well throughout photograph and very clearly showed the property of refraction.
My biggest takeaway from this project is the understanding of how we use the properties to help us. This was my biggest takeaway because I like to know that what I learn can be useful in the real world. This learning can be seen in my project description where I talk about how refration has been used to better my life.
During this project I grew as a scientist by obtaining knowledge. I learned about the properties of light and how they are used. One use that stood out to me was the particle accelerator. I learned about how scientists use the properties of light to help them understand the world around them.
I feel very confident about my project. I know that I understand the properties of light and excellently showcased one property. I also know I did well explaining the property of refraction. Overall I feel that I should be very proud of my work and my understanding.
My greatest challenge during this project was deciding what property of light to photograph. This was challenging to me because I had two images I wanted to showcase. What helped me overcome this challenge was choosing the better photograph. I ended up choosing the photo “Refracting Flowers'' because it simply was a better picture than its runner up. In the future I plan to handle similar situations in the same way. IN the end I was happy with the decision because it was a well throughout photograph and very clearly showed the property of refraction.
My biggest takeaway from this project is the understanding of how we use the properties to help us. This was my biggest takeaway because I like to know that what I learn can be useful in the real world. This learning can be seen in my project description where I talk about how refration has been used to better my life.
During this project I grew as a scientist by obtaining knowledge. I learned about the properties of light and how they are used. One use that stood out to me was the particle accelerator. I learned about how scientists use the properties of light to help them understand the world around them.
I feel very confident about my project. I know that I understand the properties of light and excellently showcased one property. I also know I did well explaining the property of refraction. Overall I feel that I should be very proud of my work and my understanding.
My Final Photograph: REFRACTING FLOWERS
Physics Phenomenon Description :
The physics phenomenon showcased in this photograph is refraction. Refraction is the distortion of light when it travels through a medium. The medium here is the water and the flower stems are distorted making them look larger in the water than they look above the water.
Rube Goldberg Machine
During the duration of this unit we studied and create rube Goldberg machine. We were tasked to create a machine that used all six simple machines, satire, and addressed a problem we found interesting. The Issue I chose was people not wearing face masks to protect against covid. This project was difficult and challenging but felt so rewarding in the end. Please enjoy my Rube Goldberg machine video!
Reflection:
The conservation of energy is the idea that energy is not created or destroyed but rather transferred. In my rube goldberg the conservation of energy can be seen when the rolling pin hits the golf ball. The energy is transferred from the rolling pin to the golf ball causing the ball to gain kinetic energy. The golf ball has potential energy before it is hit and begins rolling then that potential energy transfers to kinetic energy.
A simple machine is a machine that changes direction or amount of a force, these include levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedge, and the wheel and axle. SImple machines are important because they make work easier. Throughout my Rube Goldberg all six simple machines are used. First is the wedge, I used scissors. Second is a wheel and axle, I used a rolling pin. Third is the inclined plane, for this I constructed a cardboard ramp. Next is a screw, I built this using an old rabbit toy and paper plates. Next is my challenge: step the time warp box. My time warp box consists of a shoe box filled with inclined planes that slow the golf ball allowing for 10 seconds inside the box. The next simple machine is a pulley, I used pulley anchors and yarn to create this. Finally the lever, I used a spray bottle lever. Simple machines are great tools not only for building rube Goldberg machines.
My number one takeaway from this project is I really don't like simple machines. This is my biggest takeaway because after construction and using all 6 simple machines I found they are not worth the trouble. Although I do recognize that the point of the rube Goldberg is to make fun by using so many pointless steps. I would rather put more work into doing something myself than take the time and effort to build machines to do it. I also learned that building successful rube Goldberg machines is very difficult and frustrating. My biggest challenge was having the time, space, and materials. Whilst building my RGM my family was in the process of putting our house on the market so most of the materials I needed were packed, there were constantly showings preventing me from being in my house, and of course the lack of time due to other school work. Overall this project was very challenging and frustrating but I did gain the strength of perseverance. Nothing worked at first so I had to persevere many many times to finally complete a somewhat successful rube Goldberg machine and video.
A simple machine is a machine that changes direction or amount of a force, these include levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedge, and the wheel and axle. SImple machines are important because they make work easier. Throughout my Rube Goldberg all six simple machines are used. First is the wedge, I used scissors. Second is a wheel and axle, I used a rolling pin. Third is the inclined plane, for this I constructed a cardboard ramp. Next is a screw, I built this using an old rabbit toy and paper plates. Next is my challenge: step the time warp box. My time warp box consists of a shoe box filled with inclined planes that slow the golf ball allowing for 10 seconds inside the box. The next simple machine is a pulley, I used pulley anchors and yarn to create this. Finally the lever, I used a spray bottle lever. Simple machines are great tools not only for building rube Goldberg machines.
My number one takeaway from this project is I really don't like simple machines. This is my biggest takeaway because after construction and using all 6 simple machines I found they are not worth the trouble. Although I do recognize that the point of the rube Goldberg is to make fun by using so many pointless steps. I would rather put more work into doing something myself than take the time and effort to build machines to do it. I also learned that building successful rube Goldberg machines is very difficult and frustrating. My biggest challenge was having the time, space, and materials. Whilst building my RGM my family was in the process of putting our house on the market so most of the materials I needed were packed, there were constantly showings preventing me from being in my house, and of course the lack of time due to other school work. Overall this project was very challenging and frustrating but I did gain the strength of perseverance. Nothing worked at first so I had to persevere many many times to finally complete a somewhat successful rube Goldberg machine and video.
The Citrus Battery:
HOW IT WORKS: This is the lemon battery I made. This battery works because of a reaction between the two different metals. Electrodes move from the copper nail to the zinc nail through the electro lights in the lemon. This transfer of electrons creates energy that is then measured by the voltmeter.
Electromagnetic Devices:
I made a motor for my electromagnetic device. To make this device I used copper wire, a battery, paper clips, and a magnet. My motor did not end up working but if it would have it would be because of the battery and magnet producing a electric magnetic field that runs through the machine.