Project description and rubric for end of semester physics project

1. A DAY INTHE LIFE
OF PHYSICS
Video Project Final

2. Objective
■ To demonstrate an understanding of physics concepts from our semester course using
scenes that happen in our daily lives.
Topics
■ Motion in 1 Dimension
■ Motion in 2 Dimensions: Projectile Motion
■ Forces

3. Project Components
■ Groups of 2-4 students. Each student in the group must be “seen” in the video.
■ The video must show events that are solidly based in the concepts of physics.
■ Events must be at least one example from each topic listed above
■ For each scene, describe what happens in the scene using the appropriate physics
terminology.
■ Diagrams, graphs, and other visuals may be used to help explain what is happening in
the scene.
■ Time requirement is between 2-5 minutes.
■ The videos must be uploaded toYouTube.
■ Be creative and have fun!

4. Movie Components
Planning
■ Decide on the motions you will shoot for each scene and draw a sketch of how you will shoot
(submit as draft to me)
Shooting
■ Steady camera shots, no excessive shaking
■ Make sure your subject is visible - in focus, in the frame, not too far
Editing
■ Use an introduction
■ Make smooth transitions
■ Sound/music or voice over should aid in understanding, not distracting

5. Advice and Useful Links
■ NYTimes tells you how to make a movie work for your audience
■ Youtube Editor
■ GoPro Editor

6. 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Draft Plan of Shooting Provided 100% Plan Completed 50% Plan Completed
Number of Situations Provided
All three scenes from each
topic are complete and
included in the movie
Two complete scenes
included, but the third one
is missing or incomplete or
unrelated to the third topic
Only one complete scene
included but other two
scenes are missing or
incomplete or unrelated
Only a partial scene is
included, none of the
scenes are complete
and one may be
missing
Conceptual Explanation of Situations (Shots)
All three of the shots are
thoroughly explained in
terms of the physics
involved and correct
physics terminology is used
Two of the three shots are
thoroughly explained in
terms of the physics
involved, but one of the
shot’s explanations is
missing or incomplete
One of the three shots is
thoroughly explained in
terms of the physics
involved while two of the
shot’s’ explanations are
incomplete
The three shots are
only partially explained
and a shot’s
explanation may be
missing entirely

7. Video - Shooting Quality
Video was high quality, with
the subject always in focus,
easy to see the motion, with
stable and steady camera
movements that creatively
show the situation for each
shots shown
Good quality, with subject
visible and in focus, easy
to see without distracting
movements in two out of
the three shots
Subject is sometimes out
of focus, or not visible.
The main situation is not
clearly seen due to
ineffective camera
movements in one of the
clips
Three of the situations
are difficult to see due
to ineffective camera
movements, poor focus,
and poor framing.
Video - Editing Quality
Introduction is creative and
engaging; transitions are
used appropriately and all
sound aids the viewer in
understanding the message
of the video; any digital
effects are used
appropriately and for
emphasis
An introduction is present,
transitions are used, and
the sound is audible and
appropriate.
Introduction is present,
but is missing
components to give the
audience a good idea as
to what will follow and
other elements such as
sound and transitions are
distracting
An attempt at an
introduction is made but
does not orient the
audience as to what will
follow and sound or
transitions disrupt or
destroy the ability to
understand the
situation.
Total Points Earned