The Science of Sport - Westfields Sports High School

Science FacultyYear 10 Student Research Project.The Science of SportThis is an important part of your assessment forthe School Certificate. Every Year 10 Sciencestudent in NSW does a similar assignment. If youdo not apply yourself properly to this task, youcould receive an “N Award” for the SchoolCertificate. Because Science is a mandatorysubject, an “N” in Science means you don’t get aSchool Certificate in any subject.

else could repeat your experiments without having to talk to you tofind out exactly what you did. It should also contain diagrams, mapsand so on if necessary.Example:1. Six seedlings of the same type were selected for each of threegroups. These were:Group 1; Organic fertilizer (‘Blood and Bone’)Group 2; Chemical fertilizer (‘Aquasol’)Group 3; Control (no fertilizer)2. The plants were …..etc5. Results. This section should show all observations and measurementsyou have taken as a result of following your Method. These are oftenin point form for observations or a table for measurements. It couldalso contain graphs, diagrams and maps.Example:Height of Seedlings (mm)Day Group 1 Group 2 Group 3146• Group 1 plants were greener and had bigger leaves• Etc(Graphs and diagrams could be used as well)Etc6. Conclusion. This is where you interpret your results. This means youdecide how well they answer the problem tha t you set yourself in theAim.Example: Both the organic fertilizer and the chemical fertilizer increased thegrowth rate ….etc)7. Bibliography. It is a serious form of cheating called plagiarism to useother people’s ideas or written words without indicating that you havedone so. You must put in a list called a Bibliography listing books,

magazines, Internet sites and people you have had help from.Normally, you do this by listing:• Author, Year it was published, Title, pages used for books andmagazines• Full URL for Internet site• Surname, initial and title for people who helped youWhat you will need to hand in to your teacher:• Project Notification Form. This is due to your teacher during Week 1Term1 2009• Journal, due during Week 3 Term 1 2009• Final Report due during Week 5 Term 1 2009You will also need to prepare and deliver in front of your class, a verbalpresentation of 2-3 minutes on what you have done and discovered in yourresearch. This is due Week 5, Term 1 2009.Remember, you must han d in all parts of this assessment task on the duedates or have an acce ptable reason. This will involve filling out a “blue•form” with reasons accepte d by the Head Teacher an d Deputy PrincipalScience in Sport – Pote ntial ProjectsYou must choose one of these ideas. Any variations will have to beapproved by your t eacher.• Which mat erial would provi de the most buoyant surfboard?• Do different golf balls bounce higher?• Is the reaction ti me of an adult faster or slower t han t hatof a teenager?• Do males have a faster reaction time t han females?• Is the reaction ti me of your leg/foot faster than t hereaction ti me of your hand?• What shape sail will move a model sailing boat the quickest?• Which arm is stronger, the one you write with or t he ot herone?• What type of nut will heat water to t he highest temperat ure?

(What type of nut has t he highest energy?)• What is the effect of exercise on a person's heart rate?• How does t he tension of rubber bands affect the height a t ennisball will bounce when dropped on t hem?• What type of souls on sport shoes will produce t he best gripon a select ed surface?• Who is most flexi ble; boys or girls?• What effect does caffeine have on pulse rat e?• What shape of object has t he least wind resistance?• Which mat erial acts as the best insulator to reduce heatloss?• Through which type of material will water rise the quickest?• Is height related to lung capacity?• Which age group is the most flexi ble?• Which age group is best at doing a standi ng broad jumprelative to t heir size?• Can you improve your reflex ti me over a period of 4 weeksby practicing three times a day?•Your M ajor Research Assignment will be marked on the following points:• Problem solving skills• Ability to design experiments• Ability to communicate idea clearly and concisely• Data gathering ability• Clear presentation of your verbal report to the class• Completeness of your Journal• Understanding of scientific ideas• Presentation of your written report

Name. _____________________ Teacher. _________________Proble m investigated.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date submitted. ________________________Declaration:I affirm tha t this assignment is my own work, with the exception of those partstha t I have indicated in my Bibliography. I am fully aware that the various parts ofthe assignment must be handed in as shown in the information sheets and theChecklist below and that failure to do so without an acceptable reason could leadto an “N Award” in Science. I also understand that failure of technology such ascomputers and printers is not an acceptable reason for non-submission. Failure toattempt the assignment to a satisfactory level could also lead to an “N Award”.STUDENT CHECK LIST(Tick off as you do it)Project Notification Form filled out and submitted by due date (Week1, Term1).Journal started for completion and handing in during Week 3 Term 1Final Report, word processed and on loose-leaf folder or stapled sheetsclass teacher during Week 5 Term1.Verbal presentation to class prepared for Week 5 Term 1Signed __________________________

Year 10 Major Research Assignment.Project Notification Form.Student Name. _________________________ Date due. ________________Teacher. ______________________1. What problem are you going to investigate?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. State your hypothesis.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. What variables are you going to measure?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. What variables will you need to control?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. Equipment list.EquipmentSource of Equipment(where are you going to get it from?)6. Have you worked out your Method? Yes / No.Ask you teacher for help if you need it but don’t leave it to the last minute!Date submitted. _______________ Teacher’s signature. __________________

OUTCOME SScience Fa culty .Year 10Stude nt Research Project .Marking Scheme▪ Report organized in correct sequence (Aim,Hypothesis, Method, Results, conclusion)▪ Presentation of report (word processed, useof ruler in tables/graphs, labeling)▪ Appropriate use of scientific terms (metalanguage)▪ Clearly stated hypothesis which addressesthe Aim▪ Background information linked toAim/Hypothesis▪ List appropriate equipment▪ M ethod presented in sequential steps▪ Tests variables appropriate to the problem▪ Adequate sample size▪ Collects and displays data in appropriateform (tables, graphs, or other)▪ Results organized appropriately (headings,units, labels, keys etc)▪ M akes conclusionary statement of resultslinked to Aim/ hypothesis▪ Discusses errors and methods to improvethe experiment and results▪ Combines information from a variety (atleast three) sources (Bibliography)▪ Appropriate use of JournalNot Done(0 marks)Name ………………………….LEVEL ATTAINEDDone(1 mark)Well Done(2 marks)REPORT MAR K /30SPEECH /5TOTAL MARKS /35