In this three-part activity, students will work in teams to explore and understand mechanical principles by creating GIFs. These GIFs will illustrate various principles in action in everyday life, making abstract concepts more tangible and relatable.
Each GIF is accompanied by an explanation of the depicted phenomenon, along with a rationale for why the group believes the GIF accurately represents that phenomenon.
The activity is designed to be iterative and progressively challenging:
Students will create up to 6 GIFs to showcase seven different phenomena. This initial stage is designed to introduce the basic principles and acclimate students to the processes of creating and explaining GIFs.
Students will expand their scope to showcase fourteen phenomena with no more than 9 GIFs. This stage involves crafting new GIFs and revising some of their initial submissions based on feedback received. The aim is to refine their understanding and enhance presentation skills, introducing more complex phenomena in the process.
In the final stage, students will cover a total of twenty-one phenomena using no more than 11 GIFs. They will produce additional new GIFs and further refine previous ones, integrating all feedback received throughout the course. This stage challenges students to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and articulate complex mechanical principles clearly.
By the end of the activity, students will not only have gained a deeper understanding of mechanical principles but also developed their teamwork skills, communication effectiveness, and ability to apply scientific concepts to real-world contexts.
Students will be able to:
Published: 18/06/2024
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