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Peer reviewedProkop, Charles F. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Describes a high school physics teaching sequence including more modern topics. The first quarter covers cosmology, astronomy, optics, wave mechanics, relativity, gravity, and quantum theory. The second quarter covers classical mechanics. The third quarter covers electromagnetism and electronics. The fourth quarter consists of thermodynamics and…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Physics, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedMcGehee, John – Physics Teacher, 1988
Outlines the various activities students are involved in on Physics Students' Day at an amusement park and the mechanics of organizing this type of an event. Includes a real problem and the list of resource material. Suggests resource material for use with amusement park physics. (YP)
Descriptors: Community Resources, High Schools, Parks, Physics
