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Energy Menu
Choose one activity from each group to complete. Tasks are to be done individually.
All sources should be cited.
Group A
Illustrate and explain how a microwave oven cooks food.
Who invented it? When was it invented? How are modern
microwave ovens different from the first one? How are they
similar? What was the first microwave called?
What does a thermal imaging camera do? What type of EM
waves does it use? What are 2 applications for this
technology?
Illustrate and explain how an X-ray machine works.
Research and tell about at least 2 tools that ghost hunters
use to detect ghosts. Explain how these tools use
electromagnetic energy.
Research two professions that use some sort of
electromagnetic waves. Present a brief report about how
the waves are used and create a diagram illustrating how
the waves are used.
Make a timeline showing important milestones in the history
of radio. Include at least 5 items. Explain the
difference between AM and FM.
Group B
Create a poster showing mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
Also include a list of different types of energy that are
transmitted with each type of wave.
Create a poster detailing the parts of a wave, both longitudinal
and transverse. Also create a poster showing the electromagnetic
spectrum. Include examples of how each type of energy is used.
Create a chart showing how sound is created by hitting a drum and
then travels through the air to our ears. Include illustrations
and explanations. Then create an illustration (with
explanations) of how shockwaves from an earthquake travel through
the ground.
Make a list of at least 5 things in your home or school that use
electromagnetic energy. Provide an illustration of each, then
describe how it uses electromagnetic energy.
Group C
Report on Heinrich Hertz, Guglielmo Marconi, Wilhelm
Roentgen or Paul Villard. Briefly summarize his life.
What contributions did he make to science? (one page
minimum)
Write a short story (one page minimum) about how you might
be able to use electromagnetic energy as a ‘super power.’
Explain how your power works, and how you will be able to
use it. Create an illustration of yourself as a super
hero.
Appearance
Information
Rubric- the rubric will be used to grade each section, for a total of 30 points possible.
5
Information
provided shows
exceptional
research and
detail.
4
The
information
provided is
complete,
accurate, and
is presented
in an
interesting
manor.
Final project
shows
exceptional
effort. Work is
clearly organized.
Presentation is
eye-catching,
colorful and
attractive.
3
Information
provided is
generally
accurate but
basic. More than
one source is
used.
2
Information
contains more
than two
mistakes.
Amount of
information is
acceptable.
1
Information
contains many
errors or is
insufficient in
quantity.
Final project is
neat and orderly.
Different sections
are labeled
clearly where
necessary.
Final project
shows minimal
effort in neatness
and organization.
Final project
shows lack of
effort and
attention to
detail.
Presentation ideas
This project could be presented in a variety of ways. Some ways you may choose to
present your info are:
o Power point presentation
o Typed Word file
o Tri-fold board
Part A
Info- 5 4 3 2 1 0
App- 5 4 3 2 1 0
Part B
Info- 5 4 3 2 1 0
App- 5 4 3 2 1 0
Part C
Info- 5 4 3 2 1 0
App- 5 4 3 2 1 0
Sources cited?
All = 5pts
Some = 3pts
None = 0pts
TOTAL = __________/35