Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D): Physics STSE Task
NAME: _________________________
OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES
LEARNING GOALS
 BIG IDEAS: Evaluate the effectiveness of technological devices and procedures designed to make use
of light, and assess their social benefits;
SPECIFIC GOALS
 Analyze a technological device that uses the properties of light, and explain how it has enhanced
society.
PART 1: SELECT TOPIC & RESEARCH
 INDIVIDUALLY select a technological device that uses the properties of light to research.
 Note: due to class size, each device may only be investigated by 3 students. Selection of the
device will be on a first-come first-select basis. Don’t wait until the last minute!
 There is a list of possible devices to choose from below. However, if you are not interested in
any on the suggested list, you may choose your own. Please check with your teacher first.
POSSIBLE TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES TO INVESTIGATE
 Microscope
 Retro-reflector
 Telescope – refracting
 Medical lasers
 Telescope – reflecting
 Esthetic lasers
 Periscope
 Fibre optics
 Binoculars
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Camera
Polarized sunglasses
Prescription glasses
Solar oven
PART 2: FINAL PRODUCT
 Now that you have researched your chosen device, you will choose a format to present the
information in. It is up to you to choose how you would like to display the information for your
final product. You may wish to choose to present the information in a way that you know you
will be successful. Note: you will not be orally presenting your final product.
FORMAT OPTIONS
 Brochure
 Poster
 Video
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
Comic Strip
Story
Essay

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
Newspaper Article
Power Point Slides
You Choose
YOUR PROJECT MUST COMMUNICATE
1. Name of technological device.
2. Historical facts about technological device must be provided. For example: when was it
invented? By whom? And why?
3. Analyze the selected technological device. For example: how does it work?
4. Provide a ray diagram illustrating how this device works, and identify any of the following that
are applicable: type of mirror, rays, angles, focus, focal length, light source, etc.
5. Explain how this device has enhanced or benefited society, for example in the area of culture,
education, health, security, entertainment, communication, or the environment.
6. Bibliography. You must include a list of internet sites / web addresses OR appropriate
bibliographic information.
Be creative. Your audience to target the information is your fellow classmates. They require information
that is engaging and easy to understand.
Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D): Physics STSE Task
PROGRESS DUE DATES
 Topic selection due on:
 Format & brief topic outline due on:
 Final product due on:
NAME: _________________________
Monday, April 22, 2013.
Monday, April 29, 2013.
Friday, May 3, 2013.
FINAL PRODUCT ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Criteria
Level R
Marks 0
Level 1
(50-59%)
Marks 1
Level 2
(60-69%)
Marks 2
Level 3
(70-79%)
Marks 3
Level 4
(80-100%)
Marks 4
SubTotal
Application
Brief
introduction
explains the
topic to be
discussed and
history.
Diagram of
technological
device.
No
introduction
to the topic.
Limited
introduction and
history of
technological
device.
Some introduction
and history of
technological
device.
Considerable
introduction and
history of
technological
device.
Thorough
introduction and
history of
technological
device.
No picture or
diagram
included of
technological
device.
Picture or diagram
of technological
device unclear
and not referred
to in research.
Picture or diagram
of technological
device included but
not referred to in
research.
Picture or
diagram of
technological
device included
and referred to in
research.
Makes
connections
between
science,
technology
and society.
Questions not
answered.
Makes
connections
between science,
technology and
society with
limited
effectiveness.
Makes connections
between science,
technology and
society with some
effectiveness.
Makes
connections
between science,
technology and
society with
considerable
effectiveness.
Picture and
diagram of
technological
device included to
enhance
understanding of
chosen compound.
Makes
Connections
between science,
technology and
society with a high
degree of
effectiveness.
TOTAL /12
Communication
Expression and
organization of
information
(clear
expression,
logical
organization,
charts and
diagrams where
needed) in
chosen format
Use of
vocabulary, and
terminology of
the discipline
References and
citations.
No organization. Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
limited
effectiveness.
Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
some effectiveness.
Does not use
correct
vocabulary or
terminology.
No research
cited.
Uses vocabulary and Uses vocabulary
terminology with
and terminology
some effectiveness. with considerable
effectiveness.
No research cited,
Research cited, no
but has citation
citation beneath
beneath photos
photos
Uses vocabulary and
terminology with
limited
effectiveness.
No research cited
Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
considerable
effectiveness.
Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Uses vocabulary and
terminology with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Research cited,
including citation
beneath photos
TOTAL / 12