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Heller, Joan I. – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2012
This study evaluated an approach to professional development for middle school science teachers by closely examining one grade 8 course that embodies that approach. Using a cluster-randomized experimental design, the study tested the effectiveness of the Making Sense of SCIENCE[TM] professional development course on force and motion (Daehler,…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Science Instruction, Physics, Motion
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Osler, T. J.; Chandrupatla, T. R. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology, 2006
The analysis of tautochrone problems involves the solution of integral equations. The paper shows how a reasonable assumption, based on experience with simple harmonic motion, allows one to greatly simplify such problems. Proposed solutions involve only mathematics available to students from first year calculus.
Descriptors: Motion, Calculus, Physics, Equations (Mathematics)
Arizona Department of Education, 2009
This publication contains Arizona public schools' academic standards for grade 2. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006--Grade 2; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997--Foundations (Grades 1-3); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997--Foundations (Grades 1-3); (4)…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Health Education, Sex Education, Public Health