Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Knewton text (integrated in Knewton Assignments)
- Week 5 Lesson in Canvas
- Week 5 Presentation PowerPoint Template
- Recording resources for required voice narration (voice over):
- Download the latest Microsoft Office applications
- Student Resource Center, Microsoft PowerPoint tips and training[CU SRC]
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Record a Slide Show With Narration and Slide Timings[Website]
- PowerPoint: Inserting Audio
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Help and Learning
- Recording with Kaltura [CU SRC]
- Record your Screen with Screencast-O-Matic
Instructions
Dimensional Analysis is a multi-step conversion process to convert one unit into another. You will use dimensional analysis to create a presentation this week.
Scenario: A mother has been given a prescription for her child. She fills the prescription at her local pharmacy. When she gets home, she reads the prescription instructions and doesn’t know how to administer the prescription with the tools that she has at home. She calls you.
Create a presentation with voice narration (voice over):
- Your instructor will provide you with the prescription instructions. Please reach out on Monday of Week 5 if you have not received the prescription instructions you are supposed to use for this presentation.
- Use the provided template and use dimensional analysis to complete the conversion needed in the prescription instructions given by your instructor.
- Make sure to explain every step in your process and speak to the conclusion questions thoroughly.
- Summarize what you would tell the mother after you complete your calculations.
- Describe another situation or professional field in which dimensional analysis would take place.
- What did you learn after completing this presentation?
Your presentation should be done in PowerPoint with audio narration (voice over) and should be 3 - 5 minutes in length.
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Dimensional Analysis Presentation Rubric.
Outcomes
CO 3: Apply the concepts of ratio, proportions, and dimensional analysis to solve applied problems.
Due Date
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Dimensional Analysis Presentation
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresents Specific Problem | 10 ptsProficientProvides the term specific problem.0 ptsNo EffortDoes not provide the term specific problem. | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCalculations | 25 ptsProficientThe student completes the dimensional analysis problem correctly and all work is provided.15 ptsAverageThe student completes the dimensional analysis problem, provides work, but mistakes are present. 0 ptsNo EffortDoes not utilize dimensional analysis to solve the problem OR the student did not use the problem specific to the term. | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis | 20 ptsProficientIncludes a detailed explanation and analysis. Every analysis question is answered.16 ptsAverageAnswered all analysis questions but the analysis lacks detail. 10 ptsNeeds ImprovementSome of the questions were not addressed on the analysis page.0 ptsNo effortDoes not include an analysis in the presentation. | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePowerPoint with Voice Over | 7 ptsProficientThe PowerPoint has a voiceover that is at least 3 minutes long.4 ptsAverageThe PowerPoint has a voiceover that is between 2 – 3 minutes long. 1 ptsNeeds ImprovementThe PowerPoint has a voiceover that is less than 2 minutes long.0 ptsNo effortDoes not include a PowerPoint with Voice Over. | 7 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation | 3 ptsProficientPowerPoint contains all of the required slides AND presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).0 ptsNo EffortPowerPoint is missing required slides OR has major spelling/grammatical errors. | 3 pts |
Total Points: 65