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Lessons Learned From a Summer Preparatory Program on Foundations in Physics and Calculus
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This article presents details about a summer instructional program created by physics graduate students who sought a chance to help students from the local community and to gain greater experience teaching science and…
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Teaching Physics with Dynamic Simulation: Simulators connect science to everyday life
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Dynamic simulation has great potential as a tool for teaching physics and general science. These simulators provide students with laboratories for experimenting with phenomena in the context of real situations such as…
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Being Unique or Being Identical
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The Pulled Spool—Which Way Does It Roll?
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Exponential Growth and Doubling Time
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Calculating Distances Via Flagpole Shadows
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Picturing Physics: Using an image, students determine the distance from an object to the camera
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To demonstrate the digital camera's use as a scientific instrument, this exercise challenges students' scientific creativity and provides an experience in the scientific research process. Students designed and carried…
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Racing with the Sun: Students learn physics while designing a solar-powered vehicle
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Through this yearlong inquiry investigation, high school physics students design, create, and race a solar-powered vehicle. The design process helps students learn invaluable science, technology, mathematics,…
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Beyond the Egg Drop: Infusing Engineering Into High School Physics (e-book)
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Problem: You’re eager to expand your physics curriculum and engage your students with engineering content but you don’t know how. Solution: Use the approach and lessons in Beyond the Egg Drop to infuse engineering into…
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