Nanchang Sino-Canadian Academy
Science 10
Unit 1 Project: Game On!
Ms. Barnes
Based on: Unit 3 project, page 264-265, Science 10, McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Problem: How can you use a scavenger hunt game to teach physics concepts to other grade 10 students?
Suggested Materials:
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Meter sticks
Regular paper & graph paper
Pen, pencil & eraser
Ruler
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Compass
Calculator
Stopwatch
Digital camera
Procedure:
Introduction
1. Each group must write an introduction to their game.
2. The introduction must include a clear and well-organized summary of the concepts discussed in this unit.
3. You must write using full sentences in paragraph form.
Clues
1. In your groups you will create 10 clues that will lead players to an object hidden on school property.
2. Each clue should provide information to find the next hidden clue.
3. Each clue should require the players to take measurements, follow maps and/or do calculations in order to find
the location of the next clue.
4. The clues must include each of the following measurements at least once: distance, displacement, speed,
velocity and acceleration. Some measurements may be used in calculations to find other measurements.
5. The clues must make use of at least one graph and may include only the math used in this unit.
Testing
1. Hide your group’s clues and object before you come to class. (Put the paper in plastic covers so that it will not
get wet.)
2. Exchange your first clue with another group & play the other group’s game to find the hidden object. Use the
stopwatch to record how long it takes you to find the hidden item.
3. Fill out the review form for the game that you played.
4. Play other group’s games if there is extra time.
5. Take the review and use it to decide if there are any ways to make your game better.
Conclusion
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Write a short conclusion for your game.
If you changed any clues based on another group’s review, tell what you changed.
Explain how you included the motion measurements from this unit in your clues.
Discuss some ideas (at least 2) for marketing (advertising) this as an educational game. (Why would a teacher
want to buy your game?)
Assessment
1. Pass in a well-written introduction. (14 points)
2. Pass in a copy of all 10 clues, including photographs of where each clue is hidden. (Do not pass in the same clues
that were outside, make a nice copy to submit.) (20 points)
3. Pass in a conclusion for your game. (12 points)
Total:
/46 points
Nanchang Sino-Canadian Academy
Science 10
Ms. Barnes
Due Dates:
Games will be played on the following days:
10 A: Friday, November 7
10 B: Thursday, November 6
10 C: Tuesday, November 4
10 D: Tuesday, November 4
Final assignment due:
10 A: Tuesday, November 11
10 B: Wednesday, November 12
10 C: Monday, November 10
10 D: Monday, November 10
Writing Rubric – Introduction
Category
Physics concepts:
Distance
Physics concepts:
Displacement
Physics concepts: Speed
Physics concepts:
Velocity
Physics concepts:
Acceleration
Spelling
Full Sentences
2 points
Distance was explained
well
Displacement was
explained well
Speed was explained
well
Velocity was explained
well
Acceleration was
explained well
No spelling mistakes
Full sentences were used
1 point
Distance was explained poorly
0 points
Distance was not mentioned
Displacement was explained
poorly
Speed was explained poorly
Displacement was not mentioned
Velocity was explained poorly
Velocity was not mentioned
Acceleration was explained
poorly
1-5 spelling mistakes
Full sentences were used
sometimes
Acceleration was not mentioned
Speed was not mentioned
6 + spelling mistakes
Full sentences were not used at all
Game Marking:
Each clue will be assessed individually for a maximum of 2 points per clue. Clues should have a medium – hard difficulty, require the
player to do some calculations & include the concepts learned in this unit.
Writing Rubric – Conclusion
Category
Changes
3 points
Physics concepts:
Explanation of
motion
measurements
Full explanation
was given for
how motion
measurements
& calculations
were included
in the game
2 or more ideas
were discussed
& explained in
detail for
marketing or
advertising the
game
Marketing ideas
Spelling
Full Sentences
2 points
Changes were made
based on review
from other group OR
explanation was
given for why no
changes were
needed.
Good explanation
was given for how
motion
measurements &
calculations were
included in the game
1 point
Some changes were
made based on review
from other group OR a
limited explanation was
given for why no
changes were needed.
0 points
No changes were made based on
review from other group OR no
explanation was given for why no
changes were needed.
Limited explanation was
given for how motion
measurements &
calculations were
included in the game
No explanation was given for how
motion measurements &
calculations were included in the
game
2 or more ideas were
discussed & but not
explained in detail
for marketing or
advertising the game
1 idea was discussed &
explained for marketing
or advertising the game
No ideas were discussed or
explained for marketing or
advertising the game
No spelling mistakes
Full sentences were
used.
1-5 spelling mistakes
Full sentences were used
sometimes.
6 + spelling mistakes
Full sentences were not used at
all.
Nanchang Sino-Canadian Academy
Group #: _____________________
Science 10
Game Review
Ms. Barnes
Game # Reviewed: _______________
Class: _____________
Please fill out this Game Review honestly and completely. Measure your time for each clue from the moment that you
read the clue to the moment that you find the next clue. Use the lap button on your stopwatch for each time interval.
Each group should have at least 2 stopwatches, one for the overall time and one to complete any necessary time
measurements when performing calculations. You will also need to carry a meter stick, notebook, pen/pencil, compass
& calculator.
Clue # 1:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 2:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 3:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 4:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 5:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Nanchang Sino-Canadian Academy
Clue # 6:
Difficulty (circle one)
Science 10
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Ms. Barnes
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 7:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 8:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 9:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Clue # 10:
Difficulty (circle one)
Hard
Physics concepts (circle all that apply)
Medium
distance
displacement
Easy
speed
velocity
acceleration
Location of Clue: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Time to find next clue: ________________ seconds
Total Time: ___________________________
Comments: (What you liked, what you disliked, what was hard, what was easy, what was boring, what was
exciting?)__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Nanchang Sino-Canadian Academy
Science 10
Ms. Barnes
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