Real-World Physics Problems
Main Idea
Students will learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their understanding and problem-solving skills in Physics through a series of real-world situations.
| Creator | Gintarė Gulevičiūtė |
| Subject | Physics |
| Length | 45 minutes |
| Pedagogical Approach |
Project-based learning, Design-oriented learning, Participatory learning |
| Competences |
AI basics (PL2), Recognizing AI (PL2), AI benefits (PL1), Advantages and disadvantages of AI (PL1) |
| Grades | Grades 7-9 |
| Technologies |
Participants will need a computer with internet access. |
| Evaluation |
Observe student engagement and proficiency in using the AI tools in Physics. |
Learning Activities
Description. Students will learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their understanding and problem-solving skills in Physics through a series of real-world situations.
LA1: Contextualization (5 minutes)
The teacher introduces the purpose of the task.
Students are divided into groups, teacher assigns each group a real-world physics problem that requires critical thinking and the use of ChatGPT.
LA2: Worksheet (30 minutes)
Students are given the task of completing the worksheet.
Real-world physics problems to solve:
- Car Safety: “You are designing a safety feature for cars that will help reduce injuries in a collision. Use ChatGPT to understand how seat belts and airbags use the principles of physics to protect passengers.”
- Roller Coaster Design: “Imagine you are an engineer designing a new roller coaster. Use ChatGPT to calculate the potential energy at the top of a hill and the kinetic energy at the bottom, given the height and speed of the roller coaster.”
- Energy Efficiency in Homes: “Your task is to improve the energy efficiency of a house. Use ChatGPT to explore how insulation, energy-efficient windows, and solar panels work and how they can reduce energy consumption.”
Each group uses ChatGPT to solve their assigned problem and prepare a short presentation explaining their solution process.
Each group presents their real-world physics problem, the solution they found with ChatGPT, and the steps they followed to solve it.
LA3: Presentation and Discussion (10 minutes)
- Discuss what happened during usage of AI
- Discuss the benefits and potential challenges associated with AI in Physics.
- Emphasizing the importance of understanding the math concepts and using AI tools as a supplementary resource.
Materials
Worksheet: Here