Physics Superhero Physics - PowerPoint Presentation

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Physics

Superhero Physics

(Also Known As

ClassCraft

Project: “Shadows of Olympus”)

Overview

One way that some students may learn physics concepts is through science fiction or superheroes

You will create a superhero/superheroine that has one superpower

You can choose them from the list provided

There are videos related to each power from the list

You can choose a different power from the list (with teacher permission)

Whichever power you choose, you will design a realistic superhero/superheroine using physics concepts

You will need to determine physics constraints of these powers

ClassCraft Notes

Many of the super heroes of today have similarities with the pantheons of gods from earlier civilizations

For example, many superheroes that are known for speed are similar to the Greek god Hermes/Roman god Mercury

One difference with modern stories is the aura of science intertwined with the stories

Superpowers List

Super speed

Super strength

Mass/size change

Invisibility

Flight

Other (with teacher permission)

Creation

You will not only have to describe the power, but place limits on it (for example: heat vision is not enough, heat vision that can ignite wood or to cut metal is more specific)

The physics behind that power

The consequences of that power

The character backstory and personality (and how they both relate to the power)

A design of the character’s costume

Powers

You are not expected to just “know” all of the concepts

I will group you by power types and work with each group individually

I will give hints, tips, and suggestions for this section

Backstory and personality

Let us say that you chose invisibility

How did the character develop that power?

How does this ability affect the person’s behavior and thinking?

I would expect approximately one paragraph of at least 3-5 sentences

Spelling and grammar with no major errors

Character costume design

Draw or else create a character costume

For digital options:

cpbherofactory.com

www.heroized.com

http://marvel.com/games/play/31/create_your_own_superhero

For those very artistic and/or adventurous

Try the app:

autosketch

123d

Super Speed

Image from:

http://www.noobz.com.br/2015/06/arrow-flash-supernatural-e-mais-series.html

Image from:

http://d-cdesigns.deviantart.com/art/QUICKSILVER-547685263

Image from:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattzor/830057817

Super speed videos

Watch the video at link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryGR06dlPf0

And this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYFpAeqaCrw

And this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6sGARbnnfM

Movie/

tv

clips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NnyVc8r2SM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvMJs3GjTls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5v2qBBD-gE

Super strength

Image from:

http://screenrant.com/worst-superhero-comic-book-movies/2/

Image from:

http://dailytop10.hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-Ways-on-How-To-Be-A-Superhero

Image from:

http://gradingfightscenes.com/category/matrix-reloaded-the/

Super strength videos

Watch the video at link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOQhduHFp2I

And this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-fL8zopddI

Movie/

tv

clips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wrNMPRriwc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=advsN-DfY2k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXdViWVgHq4

Mass/size change

Image from:

https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/related/2s404y/shrinking_hyperv_clustered_drive/

Image from:

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/453739-ant-man-scenes-we-want-to-see-in-the-new-film#/slide/1

Mass/size change videos

Watch the video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpV7DKwcqbk

And this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkvo-DrU2gM

And this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zowtyZ3yAxA

And this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bewq3rXFlHE

Movie/

tv

clips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3iDwW9s1dY

Flight

Image from:

http://mechanicaldummy.com/2013/07/watch-10-minute-superhero-short-film-the-flying-man/

Image from:

http://gimilispalace.com/2013/06/

Image from:

http://www.flixcrix.com/contact-us//

Flight videos

Watch the video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GDYCxQYbjg

Movie/

tv

clips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJsb2V4b2eI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjIPfnp1wB0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN7OBEd5hRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaNs83nOby4

Invisibility

Image from:

http://tesseraguild.com/searching-for-a-super-power/

Image from:

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/TheInvisibleMan

Invisibility videos

Watch the video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YLJ-pHRhA

And this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1KMZruj9Gg

Others topical videos to think about

Genetically modifying yourself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-48RVaqZck

Superman physics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un8xRUU173c

Science of superman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcj4TAvKxq8

Longer duration, but recommended

Sound powers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VGDhGsYoSA

Thor’s hammer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbdH28prqac

The turn-in

You will either turn-in a two page document or a 2-slide document

The first page/slide will have

Character name

Alter ego name

Superpower:

Character costume design

The second page/slide will have

Character backstory/personality

Analysis of the superpower

Grading

Character name listed: 6 points

Alter ego name listed: 2 points

Superpower listed: 2 points

Character costume design: 20 points*

Character backstory: 20 points

Power analysis: 50 points

* Possible extra credit depending on the quality