LivingAndLearning Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) We're almost done with the research part right now but I was wondering if anyone had any insight on good information sources (books, websites, etc.) for the physics aspect of this project. I've been scavenging, but I haven't found much.Any and everything is appreciated! Edited January 7, 2014 by jrluv4ever Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupiter Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Could you give a description of what exactly you're looking at/testing with this? That would make it easier to give advice Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingAndLearning Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Could you give a description of what exactly you're looking at/testing with this? That would make it easier to give advice We haven't delved into anything too deep, right now it's very general. I'm thinking something along the lines of the physics of the flood itself, like momentum and force of the water and how it affects the physical environment around it- things like that. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupiter Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 The only thing I could foresee being slightly problematic for you, is the fact that unless you either have the misfortune of being caught in a flood, or are somehow able to recreate one, it could be slightly difficult for you to do any actual experiments! If you want to look at momentum you could take a film of a flood happening and time it, estimating the amount of water etc... I would still be quite wary of this topic though, because one of the main things you're marked on is teamwork - to get good marks you have to plan together, do the experiments together, and reflect on your work together. You're not really marked on your science at all, as long as it's within the right disciplines and seems to mostly make sense. At my school the teachers recommend doing simple experiments - we did ours on ice cream: melting speed, density, fat content, sugar content, and a taste test, all towards the overall question, which of three bands is the best value for money?It was quick, simple, easy to talk about in the end, and everyone got top marks.I'm probably being a busybody, but I would really recommend changing your topic to something simpler and more experimental n.nEither way, good luck Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingAndLearning Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 The only thing I could foresee being slightly problematic for you, is the fact that unless you either have the misfortune of being caught in a flood, or are somehow able to recreate one, it could be slightly difficult for you to do any actual experiments! If you want to look at momentum you could take a film of a flood happening and time it, estimating the amount of water etc... I would still be quite wary of this topic though, because one of the main things you're marked on is teamwork - to get good marks you have to plan together, do the experiments together, and reflect on your work together. You're not really marked on your science at all, as long as it's within the right disciplines and seems to mostly make sense. At my school the teachers recommend doing simple experiments - we did ours on ice cream: melting speed, density, fat content, sugar content, and a taste test, all towards the overall question, which of three bands is the best value for money?It was quick, simple, easy to talk about in the end, and everyone got top marks.I'm probably being a busybody, but I would really recommend changing your topic to something simpler and more experimental n.nEither way, good luck Thanks, I'l take that into consideration and I really appreciate the advice. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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