Physics Photo Project
This project consists of:
- A photo illustrating a Physics concept.
- An essay describing the Physics in the photo.
Photo Categories
Natural Photos are those that involve everyday situations that may demonstrate a variety of physics concepts. Any spontaneous event
is considered natural.
Contrived Photos are those that are set up to show a particular physics concept or related set of concepts. Contrived Photos represent non-spontaneous events.
Photo Guidelines
- Students should take the pictures themselves!
Downloading pictures from the Internet or pictures taken by
somebody else is NOT allowed.
- Photos may be either black-and-white or color.
- Photos must be neatly printed to 8” x 10” or 8½” x 11” in photographic
paper, photo printed in regular paper is NOT acceptable.
- Minimal manipulation of digital images with the intention of accurately
rendering the subject is acceptable (e.g., small adjustments to
brightness, contrast, color balance and/or sharpness, are acceptable.
No other digital manipulation of an image is allowed.
- An electronic file of the photo must accompany the submission of
each photo.
- Typed essay that includes:
- Title of photo
- Physics principle represented
- Explanation (150-250 words)
Photo Evaluation
This project will be graded as a Test.
It is HONOR BOUND. Please do NOT copy
a picture or an essay.
PROJECT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Photo Project Deadline
This project was assigned in the First Trimester
therefore NO LATE photos will be accepted
- April 28: HONORS PHYSICS
- April 29: PHYSICS and AP PHYSICS
Photo Examples
- 2008 AAPT Photo Contest
- 2007 AAPT Photo Contest
- 2006 AAPT Photo Contest
- 2005 AAPT Photo Contest
