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Engaging Middle School Students with the Nature of Particles, Waves, and Light

This three-day unit engages students in the exploration of light behavior and makes connections to the advanced idea of the wave-particle duality of l...

By Isaiah Kent-Schneider, Jerrid Kruse, Dan Chibnall, Paige Anderson, Emma Richards, Brooke Christenson

Literacy Phenomena Physical Science Physics Teaching Strategies

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Teaching Physics as the Awesome Rules of Nature

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By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Pedagogy Physical Science Physics Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Why is that Pole Wet on One Side and Not the Other?: Transitioning to Phenomenon and Problem-Driven Teaching in Kindergarten

This paper discusses two teachers’ experiences implementing a phenomenon and problem-driven curriculum for the first time in two kindergarten classe...

By Mary Short, Nancy Costanzo, Allison Fleming

NGSS Phenomena Physics

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Some Physics of Wheels and Tires

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By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Physics Teaching Strategies

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The First and Most Important Day of Class

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By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Pedagogy Physical Science Physics Teaching Strategies

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Transporting Martian Samples: Using Engineering Design to Assess Thermal Energy Transfer, Forces, and Nature of Engineering

Engineering activities often emphasize the practices of engineers, but can sometimes feel disconnected from content. This engineering design activity ...

By Isaiah J. Kent-Schneider, Bridgid Miller, Emma Marie, Jayme Scheck, Jerrid Kruse, and Dan Chibnall

Engineering Physical Science Physics STEM

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The Micro Assignment Guided Inquiry and Collaboration (MAGIC) method: A qualitative discussion of the benefits of active learning through scaffolded assignments in upper-level physics and mathematics

In this article, we discuss Micro Assignment Guided Inquiry and Collaboration (MAGIC), an active learning method that draws on the merits of inquiry-b...

By R.F. Malenda, S. Talbott, and Scott Walck

Postsecondary Inquiry Instructional Materials Mathematics Physics Teaching Strategies

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Introducing a sequence of (almost) unlimited, zero-penalty, interview-like assessments into an introductory physics course: student responses and considerations.

An introductory physics course may be run like a video game, where students have an almost unlimited number of attempts to demonstrate their competenc...

By Minjoon Kouh

Postsecondary Assessment Physics Research