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Rodrigues Ventura, Daniel; Simeão de Carvalho, Paulo; Adriano Dias, Marco – Physics Teacher, 2017
The word "wave" is part of the daily language of every student. However, the physical understanding of the concept demands a high level of abstract thought. In physics, waves are oscillating variations of a physical quantity that involve the transfer of energy from one point to another, without displacement of matter. A wave can be…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Teaching Methods, Physics, Scientific Concepts
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Caplan, Seth; Johnson, Dano; Vondracek, Mark – Physics Teacher, 2015
The 1884 book "Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions," written by Edwin Abbott, has captured the interest of numerous generations, and has also been used in schools to help students learn and think about the concept of dimension in a creative, fun way. In 2007, a film was released called "Flatland: The Movie," and over one…
Descriptors: Motion, Science Instruction, Physics, Teaching Methods