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Forringer, Edward Russell – Physics Teacher, 2022
In a 1993 book review, E. Pearlstein asks, "Why don't textbook authors begin their discussion of magnetism by talking about magnets? That's what students have experience with." A similar question can be asked, "Why don't professors have students measure the force between permanent magnets in introductory physics labs?" The…
Descriptors: Science Education, Physics, Magnets, Measurement
Moore, Vince – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This study focuses on the use of American Invention Kits from the Smithsonian Institute in conjunction with a 3D printer. In conjunction with a large dataset from a study funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this innovative research focuses on the effect the digital fabrication curriculum unit has on gifted and talented students'…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Rural Schools, Middle School Students, STEM Education
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Wu, Yonghe; Guo, Shouchao; Zhu, Lijuan – Interactive Learning Environments, 2020
3D design software is a commonly used interactive learning tool in STEM education. It is generally believed that 3D design can effectively train students' spatial thinking and engineering design abilities. There have been many theoretical and practical achievements in the application of 3D printing education, but the evaluation of 3D design is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Computer Peripherals, Printing