Focus on Physics: Elementary Electricity in a Nutshell

Journal Article | October 2017

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month covers the basics of electricity.

Focus on Physics: Our Molecular Selves

Journal Article | December 2017

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month's issue discusses atoms and molecules.

Focus on Physics: The Slowing of Light in Glass

Journal Article | March 2018

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month's column discusses energy transfer.

Safer Science: Acknowledging Safety in Physics

Journal Article | August 2013

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses using safety acknowledgment forms.

Increasing the Drive of Your Physics Class

Journal Article | February 2008

First-year physics students often have a difficult time grasping Newton’s laws of motion and recognizing the forces that these laws depend on. The “Paper Car” project is an experiential activity that is rich in…

The Thinking Machine: A Physical Science Project

Journal Article | October 2008

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…

Motivating Students to Read Physics Content

Journal Article | February 2003

Projects using trade books encourage students to learn various physics concepts and understand technical reading material. They can both reinforce and instruct science concepts and allow students a chance to acquire and…

Unnoticed Sunballs All Around Us

Journal Article | May 2022