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Science Update: The Wonderful World of Plasma Physics: From the Birth of Stars to Building Cell Phones, February 20, 2025

Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about plasma physics and its applications. What is inside our sun and&nb...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science Physical Science Physics STEM

Journal Article

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

Journal Article

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

Journal Article

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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Science Update: Exoplanets: Finding Life in the Galaxy, January 30, 2025

Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the search for planets located outside our Solar System....

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Life Science Physics Robotics STEM

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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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Archive: Science Update: Space Weather on Our Approach to Solar Max, August 15, 2024

Join us on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about space weather from NASA. In this web seminar, we will delve into the...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Chemistry Earth & Space Science Physical Science Physics STEM

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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

Journal Article

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

Journal Article

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