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Pre-Service Teachers' Approaches to a Historical Problem in Mechanics
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Malgieri, Massimiliano; Onorato, Pasquale; Mascheretti, Paolo; De Ambrosis, Anna – Physics Education, 2014
In this paper we report on an activity sequence with a group of 29 pre-service physics teachers based on the reconstruction and analysis of a thought experiment that was crucial for Huygens' derivation of the formula for the centre of oscillation of a physical pendulum. The sequence starts with student teachers approaching the historical…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Teacher Attitudes
A Laboratory Activity on the Eddy Current Brake
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Molina-Bolivar, J. A.; Abella-Palacios, A. J. – European Journal of Physics, 2012
The aim of this paper is to introduce a simple and low-cost experimental setup that can be used to study the eddy current brake, which considers the motion of a sliding magnet on an inclined conducting plane in terms of basic physical principles. We present a set of quantitative experiments performed to study the influence of the geometrical and…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, College Science, Undergraduate Students
Using Simple Harmonic Motion to Follow the Galilean Moons--Testing Kepler's Third Law on a Small System
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de Moraes, I. G.; Pereira, J. A. M. – Physics Education, 2009
The motion of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter is studied in this work. The moons had their positions with respect to the centre of the planet measured during one week of observation by means of telescopic charge coupled device images. It is shown that their movement can be well described as a simple harmonic motion. The revolution period and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Motion, Science Activities, Science Education
An Approach to Poiseuille's Law in an Undergraduate Laboratory Experiment
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Sianoudis, I. A.; Drakaki, E. – European Journal of Physics, 2008
The continuous growth of computer and sensor technology allows many researchers to develop simple modifications and/or refinements to standard educational experiments, making them more attractive and comprehensible to students and thus increasing their educational impact. In the framework of this approach, the present study proposes an alternative…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Computer Software, Laboratory Experiments, Science Experiments
March of the Planets
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Thompson, Bruce – Physics Teacher, 2007
The motion of the planets in their orbits can be demonstrated to students by using planetarium software programs. These allow time to be sped up so that the relative motions are readily observed. However, it is also valuable to have the students understand the real speed of the planets in their orbits. This paper describes an exercise that gives…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Astronomy, Physics, Motion
Projectile Motion with the Turtle.
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Kolodiy, George Oleh – Physics Teacher, 1988
Describes experiences with turtle graphics to demonstrate motion in a constant gravitational field. Provides the computer program and typical diagrams. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
International High/Scope Registry Conference Proceedings (Ypsilanti, Michigan, May 7-10, 1997).
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, Ypsilanti, MI. – 1997
These conference proceedings provide summaries of 66 presentations on various aspects of the High/Scope educational approach. In addition to summaries of special presentations on music and movement, topics addressed include: (1) observation/feedback strategies; (2) adult-child interaction; (3) songs in daily routines; (4) High/Scope for infants…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Art Activities, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques