Euro Anglais 2022-2023

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Première

1. Where it all starts

Back to the beginning

Download the following pdf file and answer to the questions after watching each short film :
Threshold1

2. Quantum Physics

a) Basic concepts

What are the 5 basic concepts of Quantum Physics ? In groups of 1 or 2, pick one and try to explain it to the class with a small powerpoint (2 or 3 slides).

b) How do we « use » it

Read this article and pick one of the subjects : https://www.space.com/quantum-physics-things-you-should-know

For the subject you picked, explain (oral) : the concept, the context, what do we use it for.

c) Elementary Particles

watch this video about elementary particles: https://youtu.be/tTDHS64wJkk

You can then read this two web pages :

Answer the following questions :

  • What kind of elementary particles are protons, neutrons and electron made of ?
  • Explain the charges of the neutron and the proton from the properties of these particles.
  • What particle did the CERN detect in 2012?
  • what is the main property of this particle ?
  • Did we discover everything about the elementary particles ?
D) Quantum Physics artist contest

You will now write a poem about a concept related to Quantum Physics. Try to have rhymes in it. Then you will record yourself saying you poem with conviction.

you may be funny, tragic or in any other mood you like. We will then listen to your performance and decide together of the best poets of the group.

you may record it as audio only or video.

Here are some advices for poets: https://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/creative1/poetry-writing-tips-how-to-write-a-poem/comment-page-4/

3. Time and Space

a) Fundamental forces of physics :

b) Einstein and relativity (youtube)

After watching the video about Einstein, read these two webpages :

with these informations, answer the following questions :

  • Who is Albert Einstein, give a short biography
  • What is relativity theory
  • How was this theory proved
  • How is it used today

c) Short Novels : In groups of two or three, write a short novel synopsis using the therory of relativity.

It can be science fiction or simply a story involving science.

You will present your syopsis to the class and we will all vote, from 1 to 5 for every story to sort out which is the best (thrilling, innovative, funny…).

4. Christmas Physics

Watch this video about Santa’s Christmas gift delivery: YouTube video on Santa

  • What are the hypothesis presented to determine how many homes Santa has to deliver to ?
  • What physic laws are involved in Santa’s trip ? List the laws and summarize what you know of each of them.

You already watched : YouTube video about Einstein

How could we use the theory of relativity to explain Santa’s Christmas « magic » ?

5. Sound

A. Physical bases

Now explain : what is a wave ? what are the different kinds of waves ? What are the physical properties of waves ? How can we measure these properties ?

B. Sound waves

Experiment with this website : https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Sound-Waves/

What are the characteristics of sound waves ? How do the propagate ? What is the difference between a C (do) and an F (Fa) note on the keyboard (same octave) ?

Notes for the Piano :
https://www.schoolofrock.com/resources/keyboard/piano-chords-for-beginners

Notes for the Guitar :
https://acousticlife.tv/guitar-notes-for-beginners/

  • What are the differences and similarities between these two instruments ?
  • Compare basic chords (example : C Major, D minor and G major) on guitar and piano, what are the differences
  • Same question for 7th chords like Cmaj7 or Dmin7 ?
  • In your opinion, why do guitarist use tablatures instead of partitions ?

5. Neuroscience

Terminale

1. Fusion energy

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL’s) National Ignition Facility (NIF) recorded the first case of ignition on August 8, 2021, the results of which have now been published in three peer-reviewed papers.

You can read a simplified explaination on Newsweek. Or the full scientific report in the Physical Review.

a – Iter project

From the webpage about the ITER project (https://www.iter.org/proj/inafewlines) prepare a 2/3 minutes oral presentation about the main topics : what is ITER, what will ITER do…
Use the provided images and ressources of the website to illustrate your presentation.

b – Wendelstein 7-X

Watch this video :
https://youtu.be/OlGzt9ur1bY

  • Explain how the Wendelstein 7x and the Iter Tokamak work and what are the flaws of this technology according to the video.
  • How does the HB11 (https://www.hb11.energy/our-technology) technology work ? what are the advantages of these solution ?
  • Has the discovery of the HB11 received international recognition ? How ?
  • What are the next step the HB11 project has to make to achieve a working reactor ?
  • Compare this results with those of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

2. Space Telescopes and Satellites

a- James Webb Telescope

Watch this video about James Webb Telescope : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnbSIbsF4t4

  • Write down as much informations that you can while watching and share what you learned with others.
  • Look for an image taken by the telescope and make a powerpoint slide to explain what the image is showing and why it is important for science.
b – History of space stations

Using the informations in the website :
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/50-years-ago-launch-of-salyut-the-world-s-first-space-station and
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02018-3

  • Use the timeline website (https://time.graphics/) to build a timeline of space stations
  • What new scientific discoveries where made in the space stations ? (You may have to research the web for this question)

In teams of two, prepare a 5 to 10 minutes presentation of these two topics.

c – Physics of satellites

How is it possible to keep satellites in space ?

Using these documents each one of you will present one of these topics in 5 to 10 minutes :

  • Present and explain the three Kepler laws
  • Explain who was Kepler
  • What is the altitude of a geosynchronous satellite : explain the calculation
  • What is the altitude and orbit time of the ISS. When will be able to see it in alsace ?
d. The Ethics of Space Exploration

« As more money is invested in space, as more people—both professional astronauts as well as tourists—travel to space, as our spaceships are able to venture farther out into the galaxy, these fascinating developments in space exploration raise a myriad of ethical questions, both theoretical and practical »

Read the introduction page on this subject :
https://trilateralresearch.com/research-highlights/the-ethics-of-space-exploration

Now choose one of the following questions found on the Trilateral Research webpage and present the subject with it’s history, scientific background and give your opinion about what we should do and what measures to take. You can use exemple of situations depicted in fictions (movies, tv shows or books) :

  • If we discover extraterrestrial life, including microbial, would it deserve our moral consideration? For what reasons? To what extent?
  • If long duration space flight becomes technologically feasible, would it be justifiable to send humans into space for years or decades? What are the risks involved?
  • Is the current budget allocated for space exploration justifiable when there are injustices on earth that need urgent attention?
  • Is outer space akin to the American Wild West where prospectors can claim planetary resources on a first-come first-served basis? If not, which regulatory protocols do we need in place?
  • Are we justified in asking astronauts to engage in such high-risk activity which literally changes their bodies in terms of fluid distribution, loss of body mass, and sleeplessness?
  • If we discover that another planet, e.g. Mars, would be habitable if we drastically altered the landscape, also known as terraforming, are we justified in doing so?

Additional links you should consider :

3- Waves

A. Physical bases

Now explain : what is a wave ? what are the different kinds of waves ? What are the physical properties of waves ? How can we measure these properties ?

B. Fast and curious : experiment on waves

Using the document from Science on Stage : Fast and curious :

  • what is the Doppler effect ?
  • Read the document and prepare a smartphone experiment on the Doppler effect.
  • conduct the experiment and calculate the speed with the Doppler effect.
C. Sound waves

Experiment with this website : https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Sound-Waves/

What are the characteristics of sound waves ? How do the propagate ? What is the difference between a C (do) and an F (Fa) note on the keyboard (same octave) ?

Notes for the Piano :
https://www.schoolofrock.com/resources/keyboard/piano-chords-for-beginners

Notes for the Guitar :
https://acousticlife.tv/guitar-notes-for-beginners/

  • What are the differences and similarities between these two instruments ?
  • Compare basic chords (example : C Major, D minor and G major) on guitar and piano, what are the differences
  • Same question for 7th chords like Cmaj7 or Dmin7 ?
  • In your opinion, why do guitarist use tablatures instead of partitions ?

4. Christmas Physics

Watch this video about Santa’s Christmas gift delivery: YouTube video on Santa

  • What are the hypothesis presented to determine how many homes Santa has to deliver to ?
  • What physic laws are involved in Santa’s trip ? List the laws and summarize what you know of each of them.

Now watch this video about Einstein’s relativity : YouTube video about Einstein

  • How did Einstein get the idea that time and speed are connected ?
  • What are the two laws that he used as a start of his theory ?
  • What choice did Einstein have to make and how did he solve it ?
  • How could we use the theory of relativity to explain Santa’s Christmas « magic » ?

5. Acid and bases

A/ watch this vidéo : https://youtu.be/NQULD1GRoGw

Make a commun research of all the natural very acid or very alcaline places on earth. For each one of them, explain if and how the place is used by humans. Make a common presentation with at least a photo of each place.

B/ The chemistry of pH

Read this website and answer to the questions to bring back memories on how pH, acid and bases work : https://www.expii.com/t/what-is-ph-definition-overview-10348