1. A title clearly indicating your selected IA prompt2. Images of your three objects3. A typed commentary on each object that identifies each object and its specific real-world context, justifies each object’s inclusion in the exhibition and provides links between the objects and the IA prompt (maximum 950 words).4. Appropriate citations and references. (When you …
The acceptance that mass and energy are equivalent was a major paradigm shift in physics. How have other paradigm shifts changed the direction of science? Have there been similar paradigm shifts in other areas of knowledge?
The role of luck/serendipity in successful scientific discovery is almost inevitably accompanied by a scientifically curious mind that will pursue the outcome of the “lucky” event. To what extent might scientific discoveries that have been described as being the result of luck actually be better described as being the result of reason or intuition.
Risks and problem-solving: Since early times mankind understood the vital role of harnessing energy and the large-scale production of electricity has impacted all levels of society. To what extent has this helped with the progress in society?
The debate about global warming illustrates the difficulties that arise when scientists cannot always agree on the interpretation of the data, especially as the solution would involve large-scale action through international government cooperation.When scientists disagree, how do we decide between competing theories?
Does the belief in the existence of fundamental particles mean that it is justifiable to see physics as being more important than other areas of knowledge?
