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Point of View: A Plea to My Physics and Physical Science Colleagues
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. In this month’s issue the author discusses developing introductory physical science courses tailored to the needs of…
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Powerful Ideas in Physical Science
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Powerful Ideas in Physical Science (PIPS) is a preservice curriculum that provides modules for physical science courses designed for elementary education majors. Because the courses are built on the learning cycle…
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Emphasizing Physics Concepts With Cartoons, Part II
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Safer Science: Acknowledging Safety in Physics
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses using safety acknowledgment forms.
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The Thinking Machine: A Physical Science Project
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Science projects can be a wonderful opportunity for learning and creativity, or a gigantic headache for teachers. After several years of implementation, experience, and revision, the author has put together a fun and…
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Visualize Your Pulse With Physical Computing
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Newspaper Physics for First-Year College Students
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This article describes and illustrates a physics course for first-year college students whose only knowledge of physics is that they do not like the subject. The physics content is driven entirely by what appears in…
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Editor's Note: Early Childhood Physical Science
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Determination of the Helpfulness of Physics Exam Study Methods
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This study investigates the relationship between study methods and exam performance in introductory physics courses. Data were collected over 3 years through surveys to examine students’ study habits, perceived…