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Direct linkDoherty, Michael; Fish, Vincent L.; Needles, Madeleine – Physics Teacher, 2011
Scientists and teachers have worked together to produce teaching materials for the Very Small Radio Telescope (VSRT), an easy-to-use, low-cost apparatus that can be used in multiple laboratory experiments in high school and university physics and astronomy classes. In this article, we describe the motivation for the VSRT and several of the…
Descriptors: Investigations, Physics, Laboratory Experiments, Astronomy
Peer reviewedHolton, Brian E.; Horton, George K. – Physics Teacher, 1996
Describes efforts aimed at reforming physics courses for first-year engineering and science students at Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey. Discusses the establishment and working of the Physics Learning Center (PLC) and its impact on the retention and performance of students. (JRH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Astronomy, Educational Change, Engineering
Peer reviewedWatson, Fletcher G. – Science Teacher, 1981
Provides an explanation and background material for the use of time lines to predict positions of five planets. (DS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education, Physics
Download full textO'HEARN, GEORGE T. – 1966
DESCRIBED ARE CURRICULUM MATERIALS PREPARED BY 22 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCIENCE COURSE IMPROVEMENT STUDY GROUPS. AN INTRODUCTORY SECTION DEALING WITH THE NEW CURRICULUMS DISCUSSES THE FOLLOWING TOPICS--(1) CHANGES IN THE ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, (2) COURSE CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION, (3) CURRICULUM MATERIALS…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bibliographies, Biology, Chemistry
