FTC Science Application of Concept learned in Class Paper

8.3 Connect and Reflect

Connect and Reflect |

Associated Objectives

Apply topics and concepts in the physical sciences to a given real-world scenario

Critically reflect on your ability to apply and connect topics and concepts in the physical sciences

Hurricane Hunters

In this exercise, you will connect and apply course topics and concepts to a real-world scenario. Then, you will critically reflect and articulate some thoughts about your perceived learning, which can be a powerful bridge in the learning process. After reviewing your submission, your instructor will provide you with personalized feedback to further your learning and contribute to your understanding and application of the concepts.

Activity Instructions

The important mission of the

NOAA Hurricane Hunters (Links to an external site.)

?and the?

53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron  (Links to an external site.)

of the U.S. Air Force Reserve is to collect

atmospheric data (Links to an external site.)

from within hurricanes via aerial reconnaissance, using sensors mounted to and deployed from the aircraft.

Watch the hurricane hunters in action in the following videos:

NOAA Ocean Today Video – The Hurricane Hunters  (Links to an external site.)

Flying Through a Hurricane Eye Wall? (Links to an external site.)

After spending some time reviewing the information above, formulate, using your own words and thoughts, a two-paragraph written discussion that concisely* fulfills the following requirements:

Paragraph 1: Outline connections between concepts and topics covered thus far in the course and the information you reviewed regarding hurricane hunters. Make clear but general connections between the information and specific topics and concepts; the detailed explanation is not expected

Paragraph 2: Based on your discussion in paragraph 1, formulate a discussion that reflects on your learning over the entire course. In doing so, consider answering the following questions

How did the knowledge you’ve acquired prepare you for developing paragraph 1?

How has the knowledge you’ve acquired affected your interest in the topics and concepts presented?

How will the knowledge you’ve acquired apply to ventures beyond this course?

Connect and Reflect Rubric (3)
Criteria
Paragraph
1:
Discussion
of
Connections
or
Applications
Paragraph
2: Reflection
on Learning
1.5 to >1.34 pts
Excellent
Discussion makes
connections
amongst the
presented
information or
applies the
presented
information to
related topics
and concepts; is
logically
developed and
organized.
2 to >1.79 pts
Excellent
Discussion
indicates critical
and thoughtful
reflection of one’s
own knowledge
and ability to
Ratings
1.34 to >1.05 pts
Satisfactory
Discussion makes
connections
amongst the
presented
information or
applies the
presented
information to
related topics and
concepts but lacks
some degree of
logical
development
and/or
organization.
1.79 to >1.4 pts
Satisfactory
Discussion lacks
some degree of
critical and
thoughtful reflection
of one’s own
knowledge and
1.05 to >0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Discussion
insufficiently or
inappropriately
makes connections
amongst the
presented
information,
insufficiently or
inappropriately
applies the
presented
information to
related topics and
concepts, and is not
logically developed
and/or is
unorganized.
1.4 to >0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Discussion
insufficiently and/or
inappropriately
indicates reflection
of one’s own
knowledge and
0 pts
Missing
0 pts
Missing
Pts
1.5 pts
2 pts