Discusses the physical principles underlying the design of a small scale suspension bridge, including its types and strength calculations. Included are the working equation and two formulas for determining the load per unit length. (CC)

Discusses the use of a multi-media and task-oriented program to conduct team teaching of Harvard Project Physics in Telstar Regional High School where the flexible modular schedule has been adopted. Indicates that the program attracts student interest and results in the increase of physics enrollment. (CC)

Presents some ideas about teaching electromagnetic induction at sixth form level, including educational objectives, learning difficulties, syllabus requirements, selection of unit system, and sequence of material presentation. Suggests the Education Group of the Institute of Physics hold further discussions on these aspects before including the…

Discusses the use of programmed scripts, textbooks, films, and cassette tapes to conduct a self-instruction laboratory course. Indicates the presence of marked positive effects on the development of the students' ability to plan their own experiments. (CC)

Discusses three experiments, respectively, relating to electricity, optics, and electronics, which provide both the experienced and weaker students with a high interest in determining unknowns from a limited amount of information. (CC)

Discusses phenomena relating to the nature of soap films and describes soap film experiments suitable for secondary school science students. (JR)

Describes the main features of the Physics Method component of the Post Graduate Certificate of Education course offered to preservice science teachers at Bath University, England. (JR)

Discusses the production and structure of a sequence of optical crystals which can serve as one-, two-, and three-dimensional diffraction plates to illustrate diffraction patterns by using light rather than x-rays or particles. Applications to qualitative presentations of Laue theory at the secondary and college levels are recommended. (CC)

Discusses an experiment which introduces students to the effects of electrical forces on the motion of macroscopic objects. Included are the proecedures of measuring the charge-to-mass ratio from deflections of charged water drops in horizontal fields and the overall charges delivered in a Faraday cup. (CC)