GRAVITATIONAL, ELECTRICAL, & MAGNETIC FIELD UNIT
PROJECT
Evaluation: Student product, Conversation
Subject: _Physics12__
Course Code: _SPH4U__
Student’s Name: _____STACY EBOT__________________
Grade: _12____
Marks obtained: ________/64
Knowledge & Thinking Communication Application
Understanding & Inquiry
Total
Marks
Marks
Obtained
16
16
16
16
Total
64
Due Date: Feb. 21
Name:
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Maqbool
Course: SPH4U-C1
Important: Communication marks would be included from video presentation.
It should show your understanding of the project and unit, not just reading the
project or assignment. Project should consist of all references used to complete the
assignment, including all citations. Don’t forget to attach the cover page.
Note to teachers: this assignment addresses specific expectation A2.2 from p. 197 of the
Ontario Science Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12.
Overall Expectations:
A2. identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe
the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields.
D1. analyse the operation of technologies that use gravitational, electric, or magnetic fields,
and assess the technologies’ social and environmental impact;
Instructions:
One advance in field technology that has benefited the medical
community is the Navigation Brain Stimulation (NBS). NBS is a safe and
non-invasive device that uses short magnetic pulses to monitor the
activity of the human brain and central nervous system.
Source: Nelson, Physics12
Figure 1 The Navigated Brain Stimulation (NBS) is a technology that uses
magnetic fields to safely monitor the workings of the human brain.
How does NBS work? Magnetic pulses from the device stimulate specific
areas of the brain. NBS then monitors and records the brain’s localized
and general reactions to the stimulation. The brains of people who have
diseases or a history of trauma will react differently from those
of healthy people. NBS is therefore a very useful tool for diagnosing
certain disorders of the brain and central nervous system. Researchers
also think that specific pulses from NBS may one day be useful in treating
depression and chronic pain.
The principles of gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields are used in a
broad range of technologies. Field theory principles are often used
together to design and build more complex technology. In order to launch
communications satellites and keep them in orbit, for example, you need a
deep understanding of all three fields. To design a magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) machine requires a strong knowledge of both electric and
magnetic fields.
The Task
Your task is to research and analyze an existing technology that uses a
combination of two or more fields. Consider how the different fields are
used together, and how this combination affects the design of the
technology. Consider the technology’s impact on society, the economy,
and the environment. You will prepare and present a full technical report
of your analysis and evaluations.
Procedure:
1. Choose resource tools such as the Internet, field experts, and magazine
and journal articles to research a technology that operates using applied
field theory. Examples include medical devices, electric cars, space land
rovers, and communications devices.
2.Once you have chosen a technology to research, analyze and describe
the interactions of the fields. Explain how their interactions
influenced the design of the technology.
3.Develop an evaluation tool to assess the social, economic, and
environmental impacts of your chosen technology. How will you
determine the effects? Consider and discuss both positive and
negative impacts.
4.Consider the following in your assessment:







What is the developmental timeline of the technology you chose?
What physics principles are present in the design of the technology?
What mathematical and physics formulas may have been applied
in the technology?
What are some advantages and disadvantages of the technology?
How does the technology impact the economy, the environment,
and society?
What careers are associated with the technology?
What improvements are being made to the design and use of the
chosen technology?
Communicate /16
Prepare a professional communication that summarizes your analysis
and evaluation of your chosen technology and its impacts on society.
Your presentation may be a video presentation and a written report
including statistics, images, and graphics.
ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Your completed Unit Task will be assessed according to
these criteria: Knowledge/Understanding /16
■✓ Demonstrate knowledge of gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields.
/4
■✓ Demonstrate knowledge of technologies that apply principles of and
concepts related to field theory. /4
■✓ Describe the economic impact of a technology that uses field theory.
/4
■✓ Describe social and environmental issues related to field technology.
/4
Thinking/Investigation /16
■✓ Research technologies that combine gravitational, electric, and magnetic
fields. /4
■✓ Determine mathematical and physics formulas applied in technology that
uses field theory. /4
■✓ Analyze the impact of field theory on the design of technology.
/4
■✓ Predict future societal impacts from the use of field theory technology.
Communication /16
■✓ Synthesize findings in the form of a written report. /8
■✓ Communicate findings in an audiovisual format. /8
/4
Application
/16
■✓ Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context.
/4
■✓ cite the sources and include all references. /4
■✓ Summarize field theory and its applications.
/4
■✓ Use symbols, terms, and equation correctly.
/4
Complete the self-assessment checklist below and include it with project
along with the cover page.
Unit 3 Task Self-Assessment Checklist:
Field Technology in Use
Name: _______STACY EBOT __ Date: __21.02.2023__
Unit: __3__Gravitational, Electrical, and Magnetic Field
Check your level of understanding for each criterion, and make comments as needed.
Not all criteria or categories will fit every activity.
1. I was unable to…
2. I needed help to…
3. I was usually able to…
4. It was easy for me to…
Knowledge and Understanding
1
2
3
demonstrate knowledge of gravitational,
electric, and magnetic fields
demonstrate knowledge of technologies
that apply principles of and concepts
related to field theory
describe the economic impact of a
technology that uses field theory
describe the social and environmental
issues related to field technology
summarize field theory and its
applications
use symbols, terms, and equations
correctly
Thinking and Investigation
research technologies that combine
gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields
determine mathematical and physics
formulas applied in technology that uses
field theory
analyze the impact of field theory on the
design of technology
predict future societal impacts from the
use of field theory technology
4
✅
Comments
✅
✅
1
2
3
4
✅
✅
✅
✅
Comments
Communication
1
2
3
synthesize findings in the form of a written
report
communicate findings in audiovisual
format
Application
✅
Comments
✅
1
apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context
4
2
3
✅
Comments
Unit 3 Task Assessment Rubric: Field Technology in
Use
Categories and 50-59 % (Level
Criteria
1)
Knowledge and Understanding
60-69 % (Level
2)
70-79 % (Level
3)
80-100 %
(Level 4)
 demonstrates
some knowledge
of gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
 demonstrates
considerable
knowledge of
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
 demonstrates
considerable
knowledge of
technologies that
apply principles
of and concepts
related to field
theory
 describes the
economic impact
of a technology
that uses field
theory with
considerable
effectiveness
 describes social
and
environmental
issues related to
field technology
with
considerable
effectiveness
 demonstrates a
high degree of
knowledge of
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
 demonstrates a
high degree of
knowledge of
technologies that
apply principles
of and concepts
related to field
theory
 describes the
economic impact
of a technology
that uses field
theory with a
high degree of
effectiveness
 describes social
and
environmental
issues related to
field technology
with a high
degree of
effectiveness
The Student:
Knowledge of
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields /4
Knowledge of
technologies that
apply principles
of and concepts
related to field
theory /4
Description of the
economic impact
of a technology
that uses field
theory /4
Description of
social and
environmental
issues related to
field technology
/4
 demonstrates
limited
knowledge of
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
 demonstrates
limited
knowledge of
technologies that
apply principles
of and concepts
related to field
theory
 describes the
economic impact
of a technology
that uses field
theory with
limited
effectiveness
 describes social
and
environmental
issues related to
field technology
with limited
effectiveness
 demonstrates
some knowledge
of technologies
that apply
principles of and
concepts related
to field theory
 describes the
economic impact
of a technology
that uses field
theory with
some
effectiveness
 describes social
and
environmental
issues related to
field technology
with some
effectiveness
Unit 3 Task Assessment Rubric: Field Technology in
Use (continued)
Categories and
50-59 % (Level
Criteria
1)
Thinking and Investigation
60-69 % (Level
2)
70-79 % (Level
3)
80-100 %
(Level 4)
 researches
technologies that
combine
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
with
considerable
effectiveness
 determines
mathematical
and physics
formulas applied
in technology
that uses field
theory with
considerable
effectiveness
 analyzes the
impact of field
theory on the
design of
technology with
considerable
effectiveness
 predicts future
societal impacts
from the use of
field theory
technology with
considerable
effectiveness
 researches
technologies that
combine
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
with a high
degree of
effectiveness
 determines
mathematical
and physics
formulas applied
in technology
that uses field
theory with a
high degree of
effectiveness
 analyzes the
impact of field
theory on the
design of
technology with
a high degree of
effectiveness
 predicts future
societal impacts
from the use of
field theory
technology with
a high degree of
effectiveness
 communicates
findings in an
audiovisual
format with
some
effectiveness
 synthesizes
findings in the
form of a written
report with
considerable
effectiveness
 communicates
findings in an
audiovisual
format with
considerable
effectiveness
 synthesizes
findings in the
form of a written
report with a
high degree of
effectiveness
 communicates
findings in an
audiovisual
format with a
high degree of
effectiveness
 applies
knowledge to an
 applies
knowledge to an
 applies
knowledge to an
The Student:
Research of
technologies that
combine
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
/4
 researches
technologies that
combine
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
with limited
effectiveness
 researches
technologies that
combine
gravitational,
electric, and
magnetic fields
with some
effectiveness
Determining
mathematical and
physics formulas
applied in
technology that
uses field theory
/4
 determines
mathematical
and physics
formulas applied
in technology
that uses field
theory with
limited
effectiveness
 analyzes the
impact of field
theory on the
design of
technology with
limited
effectiveness
 predicts future
societal impacts
from the use of
field theory
technology with
limited
effectiveness
 determines
mathematical
and physics
formulas applied
in technology
that uses field
theory with
some
effectiveness
 analyzes the
impact of field
theory on the
design of
technology with
some
effectiveness
 predicts future
societal impacts
from the use of
field theory
technology with
some
effectiveness
 synthesizes
findings in the
form of a written
report with
limited
effectiveness
 communicates
findings in an
audiovisual
format with
limited
effectiveness
 synthesizes
findings in the
form of a written
report with some
effectiveness
Analysis of the
impact of field
theory on the
design of
technology
/4
Predicting future
societal impacts
from the use of
field theory
technology
/4
Communication
Synthesis of
findings in the
form of a written
report/PPT
/8
Communication of
findings in an
audiovisual
format /8
Application
The Student:
Application of
knowledge to an
 applies
knowledge to an
unfamiliar context
/4
Summary of field
theory and its
applications /4
Use of symbols,
terms, and
equations
correctly /4
Cite the sources
and include all
references /4
unfamiliar
context with
limited
effectiveness
 summarizes field
theory and its
applications with
limited
effectiveness
 uses symbols,
terms, and
equations
correctly with
limited
effectiveness
unfamiliar
context with
some
effectiveness
 summarizes field
theory and its
applications with
some
effectiveness
 uses symbols,
terms, and
equations
correctly with
some
effectiveness
unfamiliar
context with
considerable
effectiveness
 summarizes field
theory and its
applications with
considerable
effectiveness
 uses symbols,
terms, and
equations
correctly with
considerable
effectiveness
unfamiliar
context with a
high degree of
effectiveness
 summarizes field
theory and its
applications with
a high degree of
effectiveness
 uses symbols,
terms, and
equations
correctly with a
high degree of
effectiveness
 Didn’t cite the
source and
include only one
reference
 Cite the source
and include two
references
 Cite the source
and include
three references
 Cite the source
and include four
references
Source: Physics12 Textbook, Nelson