Focus on Physics: Bow Waves to Sonic Booms

Journal Article | June 2018

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This issue discusses the effects when the source of water waves or the source of sound waves in air travels faster than the waves produced.

Focus on Physics: The Equilibrium Rule—A Personal Discovery

Journal Article | June 2016

This article discusses the equilibrium rule.

Tried and True: Physics fun with toy cars

Journal Article | September 2010

According to the National Science Education Standards, students should be able to describe an object by its position, direction of motion, and speed (NRC 1996). During a unit on motion, the author decided to use Hot…

Editor's Note: Early Childhood Physical Science

Journal Article | December 2015

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Editor's Corner: Physics Instruction in the Era of the NGSS

Journal Article | October 2013

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Making Connections Between the Digital and Physical World

Journal Article | November 2013

The game Angry Birds inspires a physical science challenge.

Guest Editorial: Modeling Modern Physics With Literature

Journal Article | March 2014

An opinion piece about using models with nuclear physics.

Idea Bank: An Environmentally Responsible Physics Course

Journal Article | November 2011

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses emphasizing energy in an introductory physics course.