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Boublil, Shachar; Blair, David; Treagust, David F. – Teaching Science, 2023
The demand for improving student interest in science has increased efforts toward teaching Einstein's theory of general relativity in schools. Research has already shown that teaching Einsteinian gravity at the secondary level is feasible, however, appropriate resources must be readily available for science teachers to make Einsteinian gravity…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Scientific Concepts, Physics, Middle School Students
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Bates, Alan – Physics Teacher, 2021
The law of conservation of momentum can be applied to a wide range of processes whether it is the collision of subatomic particles, rocket propulsion, or the recoil of a cannon. In this experiment two technologies, the Arduino microcontroller and a PASCO smart cart, are used to create a movable rubber band launcher. The Arduino microcontroller is…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Motion, Physics, Scientific Concepts
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Hartmann, Bruno; Priemer, Burkhard – Physics Education, 2020
In this paper, we present a novel dynamical approach to teach circular motion. According to the principle of inertia, objects without external influences move in a uniform and straight way. With a kick, one can turn the motion towards one side. By successively continuing these turns, a complete circle can be reached. With the help of standard…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Motion
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Concannon, James P.; Brown, Patrick L. – Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, 2018
Students come to class with little understanding about torque, angular velocity, and angular acceleration despite the fact that these physical science concepts are frequently observed. For example, torque occurs when car and bicycle tires rotate, the movement of fishing pole when hooking a fish, and when a person uses a hammer to drive in a nail.…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Science Instruction, Physics, Scientific Concepts
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Hughes, Bill; Mona, Lynn; Wilson, Greg; McAninch, Steve; Seamans, Jeff; Stout, Heather – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2017
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) have developed broad prevalence in the American (U.S.) education system over the last decade. Academic, government, and business experts emphasize that attracting K-12-university students to STEM subject matter is crucial for expanding the innovation capacity of the U.S. and preparing citizens for…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Motion, Scientific Concepts, Physics
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Berggren, Calvin; Gandhi, Punit; Livezey, Jesse A.; Olf, Ryan – Physics Teacher, 2018
We describe a set of conceptual and hands-on activities based around understanding the dynamics of a Slinky that is hung vertically and released from rest. This Slinky drop experiment typically lasts a fraction of a second, but when observed in slow motion, one sees the Slinky compress from the top down while the bottom portion remains at…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Hands on Science, Science Activities, Scientific Concepts
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Ford, Jes; Stang, Jared; Anderson, Catherine – Physics Teacher, 2015
Dark matter makes up most of the matter in the universe but very little of a standard introductory physics curriculum. Here we present our construction and use of a spandex sheet-style gravity simulator to qualitatively demonstrate two aspects of modern physics related to dark matter. First, we describe an activity in which students explore the…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Science Activities, Scientific Concepts
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Alpaslan, Muhammet Mustafa – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2017
In recent years, the integration of science and mathematics has become popular among educators because of its potential benefits for student learning. The purpose of this study is to introduce a two-day interdisciplinary lesson that brings science and mathematics concepts together, actively engaging students in working with percentages of the…
Descriptors: Integrated Activities, Learning Activities, Science Activities, Mathematics Activities
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Grosu, Ioan; Featonby, David – Physics Education, 2016
This driven top is quite a novelty and can, with some trials, be made using the principles outlined here. This new top has many applications in developing both understanding and skills and these are detailed in the article. Depending on reader's available time and motivation they may feel an urge to make one themselves, or simply invest a few…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Motion, Scientific Principles
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Koyuncu, Kursat; Yurumezoglu, Kemal; Isik, Hakan – Physics Education, 2013
This experimental activity aims to visualize the variations in the tension force on a rope with a mass attached to it in horizontal and vertical circular motion. The results facilitate comprehension of the effect of the direction of the radial force in changing the magnitude of the tension force. (Contains 10 figures.)
Descriptors: Motion, Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles
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Galeriu, Calin; Edwards, Scott; Esper, Geoffrey – Physics Teacher, 2014
We cannot hope for a new generation of scientists and engineers if we don't let our young students take ownership of their scientific and engineering explorations, if we don't let them enjoy the hands-on cycle of design and production, and if we don't let them implant their creativity into a technologically friendly environment.…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, Motion, Hands on Science
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Hitt, Austin Manning; Townsend, J. Scott – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2015
Elementary, middle-level, and high school science teachers commonly find their students have misconceptions about heat and temperature. Unfortunately, student misconceptions are difficult to modify or change and can prevent students from learning the accurate scientific explanation. In order to improve our students' understanding of heat and…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Misconceptions, Heat
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Tural, Guner – Physics Education, 2013
Teaching physics through a historical context provides effective learning and increases students' motivation for and interest in physics. For example, trebuchets and mangonels may be interesting historical contexts for learning about energy, work, and projectile motion. In this study, the implementation of physics lessons related to these subjects…
Descriptors: Physics, Motion, Energy, Science Instruction
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Tho, Siew Wei; Yeung, Yau Yuen – Teaching Science, 2014
A Smartphone is not only a mobile device that is used for communication but is also integrated with a personal digital assistant (PDA) and other technological capabilities such as built-in acceleration, magnetic and light sensors, microphone, camera and Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. This handheld device has become very popular with the…
Descriptors: Instructional Innovation, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Investigations
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Lahaye, Thierry – European Journal of Physics, 2012
I describe how to obtain a rather good experimental determination of the eccentricity of the Earth's orbit, as well as the obliquity of the Earth's rotation axis, by measuring, over the course of a year, the elevation of the Sun as a function of time during a day. With a very simple "instrument" consisting of an elementary sundial, first-year…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Experiments, Earth Science, Physics
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