SNC 2D Physics – Optics Presentation Due Date:
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
⮚ this is a research project to relate concepts of light with modern optical instruments
⮚ you are looking for an optical technology that has benefited humanity
⮚ research the topic assigned and prepare:
a presentation: approx. 3 - 4 minutes to describe and explain your technology
a visual component: can include, but not limited to, a Bristol board, a power point, overhead slides etc,
should have informative illustrations or pictures to assist with your presentation of the device; limit the
amount of text present; include an informal bibliography
⮚ the project must include:
● explanations of how the instrument/device functions
● how it has been utilized by society
● how it has impacted the general public (positive/negative impact and why?)
● speculations/ideas of its future development or use
night vision devices electron microscope x-ray
MRI overhead projector eyeglasses
IMAX light microscope colour laser printers
photocopier LIDAR binoculars
LCD projector laser eye surgery digital photography
plasma TV space telescopes fibre optics
3-D Movies endoscope LED TV
**or any other optical technology that interests you
Physics – Optics Presentation
Marking Scheme Name: ____________________
Presentation Visual Component
Applies good presentation technique /2 Picture/Diagrams included /2
Communication /2 Relevant/appropriate to topic /1
Engages audience /1 Colour/quality/size /1
How it functions /2 Sources listed /1
Use /1
Impact /1 _____/ 10 C _____/5 T
Future /1
Physics – Optics Presentation
Marking Scheme Name: ____________________
Presentation Visual Component
Applies good presentation technique /2 Picture/Diagrams included /2
Communication /2 Relevant/appropriate to topic /1
Engages audience /1 Colour/quality/size /1
How it functions /2 Sources listed /1
Use /1
Impact /1 _____/ 10 C _____/5 T
Future /1
Physics – Optics Presentation
Marking Scheme Name: ____________________
Presentation Visual Component
Applies good presentation technique /2 Picture/Diagrams included /2
Communication /2 Relevant/appropriate to topic /1
Engages audience /1 Colour/quality/size /1
How it functions /2 Sources listed /1
Use /1
Impact /1 _____/ 10 C _____/5 T
Future /1
Physics – Optics Presentation
Marking Scheme Name: ____________________
Presentation Visual Component
Applies good presentation technique /2 Picture/Diagrams included /2
Communication /2 Relevant/appropriate to topic /1
Engages audience /1 Colour/quality/size /1
How it functions /2 Sources listed /1
Use /1
Impact /1 _____/ 10 C _____/5 T
Future /1