SWOP SHOP – sample activities

Physics

The scientific method is a process in which experimental observations are used to answer questions. Complete the collocations for describing the stages in the scientific method using the words and phrases in the list below.

a hypothesis an experiment (x2) conclusions data (x3) the question1) Analyse _________2) Collect _________3) Conduct (or run) _______4) Define ________5) Design __________6) Draw __________7) Form __________8) Interpret ________

Number the stages above in the order you would normally do them.

Hypotheses

Study and comment on the criteria for judging hypotheses:

A. Hypotheses should be stated clearly, in correct terminology and operationally.

B. Hypotheses should be testable.

C. Hypotheses should state relationships between variables.

D. Hypotheses should be limited in scope.

E. Hypotheses should not be inconsistent with most known facts.

(Burns, R.B. Introduction to Research Methods. Pearson Education 2000.)

Identify methodological mistakes in these hypotheses:

1. Reservoirs have a negative impact on the environment.

2. Does the number of aeration towers impact the level of pollution in the reservoir?

3. The reservoir is too expensive.

4. Brno reservoir is more beautiful than Slapy reservoir.

Jana Kubrická, Zdeněk Hromádka

GeographyDo you know…

1) What is the difference between Dam and Reservoir ?2) Where is the spring of the Svratka river?3) Where is the confluence of the Svratka and the Svitava rivers?4) What are the measures taken to eliminate CB?5) Dams - Advantages Disadvantages

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6) Suggestions: what else would you like to know/questions you could pose? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Terms to know related to the Water Cycle

Infiltration ____________ Runoff _______________

Sublimation ___________ Precipitation __________

Evaporation____________ Evapotranspiration_____

Jarmila Burianová, Jana Kollárová

GeologyChoose the proper word to make the statement true.a) The higher rainfall intensity, the higher/lower overflow.

b) The lower rocks permeability, the higher/lower overflow.

c) The steeper slope, the higher/lower overflow.

d) The larger watershed, the higher/lower discharge.

e) The lower rocks permeability, the higher/lower base flow.

f) The denser vegetation cover, the higher/lower overflow.

Imagine you are a raindrop and fall on various places. What would happen, if you fell on a particular surface? Describe your way.

a) If I fell on a roof, I would... , but I might also ….

b) If I fell on a plant, I would ...

c) If I fell on an asphalt road, I would ... d) If I fell on a meadow, I ...

1) Calculation of overflow - Original stage without CAMPUS, light rain

Runoff coefficient (C1) Grass – 0.1

Runoff coefficient (C2) Roads – 0.7

Rainfall intensity (i) 1 mm/h → ………….. m/h

Area extent (A1) Grass - 190.000 m2

Area extent (A2) Roads - 10.000 m2

Overflow for grass area Q1=C1*i*A1 m3/h

Overflow for road area Q2=C2*i*A2 m3/h

Total overflow QTOTAL= Q1+ Q2 m3/h

2) Original stage without CAMPUS, heavy rain

Runoff coefficient (C1) Grass – 0.1

Runoff coefficient (C2) Roads – 0.7

Rainfall intensity (i) 10 mm/h → ………….. m/h

Area extent (A1) Grass - 190 000 m2

Area extent (A2) Roads - 10 000 m2

Overflow for grass area Q1=C1*i*A1 m3/h

Overflow for road area Q2=C2*i*A2 m3/h

Total overflow QTOTAL= Q1+ Q2 m3/h

Věra Hranáčová, Tomáš Kuchovský

Biology 1. Describe the differences between algae and cyanobacteria (prokaryotes x eukaryotes).

Complete the Venn compare-contrast organizer.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3sacDbToBZs/TVvoHHMrZLI/AAAAAAAAFj8/_Vr0On570JQ/s400/allcell.jpg

• X is different from Y in• there are a number of important

differences between X and Y. X differs from Y in We found distinct differences between X and Y.

• they differ not only in … but also in the way in which they…

• is similar to• are comparable in

• are similar to those of• both X and Y• there are a number of similarities

between X and Y.• in contrast to• compared with• whereas• while• on the other hand,• by contrast/in contrast, …

A. SHAPESCyanobacteria have different shapes. Change the word form (noun→adjective). Use the following suffixes. Then describe the cyanobacteria in the picture below.

–ic, -cal, -ous, -ial, -ed, -like or 0

trichome a microorganism composed of many filamentous cells arranged in strands or chains

cylinder

sphere

filament chainlike series of cells

ovoid

coil a series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding - an individual spiral or ring within such a series

chain

elongation

colony

Rod a thin straight piece or bar of material, an elongated bacterium

Hana Němcová, Pavla Řezníčková

MathematicsFunctions and Differential Equations

1. Match graphs of functions, their names, descriptions, and examples.2. Using mathematical language.

a) Find (underline) phrases and linking words in a mathematical text. b) Choose five linking expressions from the list and write a short story. The story

should start with the sentence – It was a hot, sunny day in July, and cyanobacteria in the Brno Reservoir started to grow.

According to… we obtain/get Czech translation possible

Applying this… we can get…

…as can be seen from…

Assume that… Then…

Due to…

Finally,…

From…we obtain…

Hence,…

If…,then…

It follows from…that…

Let f be…Then…

…it applies if…

It implies…

Similarly,…

This yields,…

Thus,…

We claim that…

We shall now prove…

(Adapted from Křepinská, Houšková, Bubeníková, Rozšiřující materiály pro výuku anglického jazyka. Matfyzpress, 2006)

Eva Čoupková, Petra Rozehnalová

ChemistryWhat is Photosynthesis?

Why do plants do Photosynthesis?

The overall chemical reaction involved in photosynthesis is:6CO2 + 6H2O (+ light energy) → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

Create your own definitions of Photosynthesis using different registers.

A) Childish or layman definition.

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B) Expert definition.

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C) General definition.

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Using the diagram, describe the process of energy transfer (write an equation, if possible)

Markéta Kovaříková, Dominik Heger

Abstract WritingListen to and watch the video “Writing (Good) Abstracts” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MADC23TAHTg

and list the most common abstract styles and their characteristics.

1. ___________________________________________________________

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2. ____________________________________________________________

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3. ____________________________________________________________

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STRUCTURE – SPECIFIC SECTIONS

1. Background/introduction/situation

2. Present research/purpose

3. Methods/materials/subjects/procedures

4. Results/findings

5. Discussion/conclusion/implications

Ex. 1: Each section answers some implied questions. Match the following questions with the sections above.

a. What was discovered? Section ___

b. How was the research done? Section ___

c. What do we know about the topic and why is it important? Section ___

d. What do the findings mean? Section ___

e. What is this study about? Section ___

Robert Helán

Conference OrganizationYou are going to organize a conference. What do you think you will need to do BEFORE / DURING / AFTER a conference?

BEFORE DURING AFTER

Roles and Responsibilities. What are the responsibilities of the following people?

Section Chair __________________________________________________________

Organizing Committee ___________________________________________________

Scientific Committee _______________________________________________________

Welcome speech

Listen to the recording and write down 5 useful phrases you can use.

Conference_Welcome__Part_1__-_YouTube__360p_39V7WQ.mp4

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________________

Robert Helán