Choose 1 from each standard to complete. Each choice is worth 20 points toward the total

grade. Your grade is based on completing the work on time and the quality of your work.

*Student Choice may be used only once.

S8P5a. Recognize that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object and

that the force exerted depends on how much mass the objects have and how far apart they

are. 1. Write a poem about gravity and how mass & distance affect it.

2. Create models for a science museum that describe the affects of mass and distance on gravity.

3. Create an informative poster about gravity and how mass and distance affect it.

4. Write and video a short science fiction skit centered on gravity and how mass and distance affect it.

5. Write a “Reader’s Theater” story that explains gravity and the two things that affect it.

6.* Student Choice

S8P5b. Demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits and

how they transfer energy. 1. Create a foldable about series and parallel circuits (one for series, one for parallel). Include a description

and electron flow within, a diagram and 3 uses for each.

2. Write and perform on video an “Epic Rap Battles of History” style video between series and parallel

circuits.

3. Create a sales brochure for each type of circuit (one for series, one for parallel). Describe advantages and

disadvantages of each as well as at least 3 uses for each. Describe electron flow within each type of

circuit.

4. Write a children’s story describing an electron’s trip through both types of circuit including any problems

it might encounter in its journey. Include electron flow within both types of circuit

5. Write and video a short video similar to a BrainPop about series and parallel circuits. Be sure to include

electron flow within each type of circuit.

6.* Student Choice

S8P5c. Investigate and explain that electric currents and magnets can exert force on each

other. 1. Create a “How it works” poster for an electric generator and an electric motor.

2. Create a diorama showing Oersted and Faraday making their discoveries.

3. Draw a comic that explains Oersted and Faraday’s discoveries similar to the Manga Guide to Physics.

4. Create and video a “Breaking News Story” about Oersted and Faraday’s discoveries including an

interview with the scientists.

5. Write a magazine article (similar to Current Science) describing the discoveries of Oersted and Faraday.

6.* Student Choice

SPS10b. Explain the flow of electrons in terms of alternating and direct current; the

relationship among voltage, resistance and current. 1. Create a presentation using Explain Everything (a tablet app) about the “Current Wars” that took place in

the early days of electricity in the US. Include information on voltage, current and resistance as well as

electron movement in your information.

2. Write a letter to your city council explaining which current (AC or DC) you think your town should

adopt and why. Be sure to show the council you know how each works.

3. Write a magazine ad from the early days of the “Current Wars”. Choose one side to support and the other

to attack in the ad. Include information on current, voltage and resistance in your ad.

4. Write a skit in the style of a debate between Edison and Tesla over the AC and DC electricity. Include

comments on current, resistance and voltage. Also include “How it works.”

5. Write and perform a song about how electrons flow in AC & DC current.

6.* Student Choice

SPS10c. Investigate applications of magnetism and/or its relationship to the movement of

electrical charge as it relates to electromagnets, simple motors, and permanent magnets. 1. Build an electromagnet that can pick up at least 25 paperclips. (Materials must be provided by you).

2. Use Photostory (or other software) to create a Modern Marvels style video about simple electric motors.

Include how it works, examples and uses.

3. Draw a comic explaining simple motors and electromagnets. Include how they work and uses.

4. Pretend you are an engineer speaking to a 5th

grade class. Write the speech you would use in a

presentation to them to explain how electromagnets and simple motors work. Anticipate questions they

may have in regards to how they work, what they are used for and examples they may see in everyday

life. Have answers to those questions prepared.

5. Create a cartoon using a free website based program to explain how electromagnets and simple motors

work. Include examples and uses.

6.* Student Choice