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Hartigan, Campbell; Hademenos, George – Physics Teacher, 2019
One way that STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) initiatives are being utilized is to encourage schools and teachers to integrate key science-based concepts into daily instruction. The reason is simple: it is more than just an instructional improvement or curricular enhancement; it is a research-based strategy that addresses the…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, STEM Education, Robotics
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Planinšic, Gorazd; Etkina, Eugenia – Physics Teacher, 2015
This is the fourth paper in our Light-Emitting Diodes series. The series aims to create a systematic library of LED-based materials and to provide readers with the description of experiments and the pedagogical treatment that would help their students construct, test, and apply physics concepts and mathematical relations. The first paper provided…
Descriptors: Light, Problem Solving, Scientific Concepts, Inquiry
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Fullerton, Dan; Bonner, David – Physics Teacher, 2011
Building students' ability to transfer physics fundamentals to real-world applications establishes a deeper understanding of underlying concepts while enhancing student interest. Forensic science offers a great opportunity for students to apply physics to highly engaging, real-world contexts. Integrating these opportunities into inquiry-based…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Crime, Student Interests, Physics
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Brouwer, Wytze – Physics Teacher, 1973
Discusses uses of the process approach to teach problem solving techniques to education students enrolling in a noncalculus physics course. Indicates that the prospective teachers are given opportunities to do real problem solving with the hope that they can foster in secondary school youngsters a better inquiry approach to science. (CC)
Descriptors: Inquiry, Instruction, Physics, Problem Solving