Multimedia presentation project

Student Information

As part of your assessment in Science this semester, you will be required to complete (research, prepare and present) a multi-media presentation project. Multimedia simply refers to the fact that you will be using more than one method of communication to present what you have learned about one application of science and technology.

This project should help you understand current theories and of the origins of the Universe and the technology used to explore space. Your teacher will discuss suitable topics with you early in term 3.

It is highly recommended that for this project you use either Power point or HTML for your presentation. Some other acceptable examples of communication include: audio-visual/talk, working model or demonstration/talk, role play/talk.

There will be some class time set aside for the purpose of this task however you will also be required to work at home.

At the end of this assessment task, as students, you will have:

• extended your knowledge of space and space technologies.
• developed communication skills
• developed presentation skills
• gained a better knowledge of the link between science and technology
• have experienced the usefulness of communication media in science

Planning

1. Exploration of the links between space and technology (brainstorming and group discussion).
2. Decide on an area from the above which most interests you.
3. Generate questions about your chosen topic.
4. List possible resources that you will use for this project.
5. Think about the medium you will use to present this information (see above)
6. Complete and submit a planning form by 17/7/09.

Presentation

You must be ready to present your project on the 9/10/09. Class time during term 4 will be set aside for presentations. Your assessment will be based upon the quality of the final presentation and how well it is supported by the materials that have been produced through the research process. The final presentation is graded HD1 to BS and the results will be included in your semester report.

Assessment Information

Assessment sheet

In order to maximise your result for the Multimedia presentation project it is necessary to pay attention to the following aspects of the assessment process.

There are two stages at which your assessment will occur.

• Planning
• Presentation

Listed below are the requirements for the presentation

Make sure that you address each of the following in your final presentation. The final presentation will be assessed according to the following criteria.

1. Oral presentation - quality and diversity of information presented.
2. Visual presentation - quality and diversity of information presented.
3. Interest generated and impact of presentations.
4. Extent of understanding of related scientific principles.
5. Extent of link between science and technology.
6. Completeness and relevance of content to the selected topic.
7. Preparation of information and quality of references.

It is imperative that you submit a planning form on the due date. Completion of the planning form will assist you in initiating some ideas for this project.

Unsure about using Powerpoint? Here is a demonstration of what not to do!