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Devaud, Martin; Hocquet, Thierry; Bacri, Jean-Claude; Leroy, Valentin – European Journal of Physics, 2008
We propose an "ab initio" introduction to the well-known Minnaert pulsating bubble at graduate level. After a brief recall of the standard stuff, we begin with a detailed discussion of the radial movements of an air bubble in water. This discussion is managed from an acoustic point of view, and using the Lagrangian rather than the Eulerian…
Descriptors: Water, Acoustics, Science Instruction, Graduate Study
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Kalman, Calvin – Science & Education, 2010
This paper is centered on getting students to understand the nature of science (NOS) by considering historical material in relation to modern philosophers of science. This paper incorporates the methodology of contrasting cases in the calculus-based introductory physics course on optics and modern physics. Students study one philosopher all…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Calculus, Science Education, Teaching Methods
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Sevcik, Richard S.; Hicks, O'Dell; Schultz, Linda D.; Alexander, Susan V. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
"Elements" is a competitive card game designed to help middle school students recognize and correlate the names and symbols of the most significant chemical elements. Each student is required to construct his or her own decks of playing cards--one with the names of the chemical elements and one with their corresponding symbols--and compete against…
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Student Motivation, Science Instruction, Middle School Students
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Poce-Fatou, J. A.; Bethencourt-Nunez, M.; Moreno, C.; Pinto-Ganfornina, J. J.; Moreno-Dorado, F. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
This article presents a lab experience to study detergency from a physicochemical point of view intended for undergraduate students. By means of a simple experimental device, we analyze the influence of the surfactant concentration in both distilled water and tap water. Our method is based on the measurement of diffuse reflectances of polyester…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Program Development, Laboratory Experiments, Science Experiments
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Rodrigues, Hilario; Pinho, Marcos Oliveira; Portes, Dirceu, Jr.; Santiago, Arnaldo Jose – European Journal of Physics, 2008
We present a study of the ascending vertical motion of a self-propelled body under a uniform gravitational field suffering the action of two different types of air friction forces: linear on the velocity, which is valid for slowly moving bodies, and quadratic on the velocity. We study the special case where the thrust force is a decreasing…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Fatigue (Biology), Physics, Motion
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Burko, Lior M. – European Journal of Physics, 2008
Introductory calculus-based physics textbooks state that electromagnetic waves are transverse and list many of their properties, but most such textbooks do not bring forth arguments why this is so. Both physical and theoretical arguments are at a level appropriate for students of courses based on such books, and could be readily used by…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Textbooks, Physics, Radiation
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Kremer, Angelika; Walker, Mark; Schluter, Kirsten – Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 2007
We developed a course in inquiry-based science for students training to become primary school teachers. The emphasis of the course was teaching students to do inquiry-based science activities themselves, as this is the best way of learning how to teach using inquiry-based methods. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Teaching Methods, Science Education, Inquiry
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Fluke, Christopher J. – Astronomy Education Review, 2009
I report on a pilot study on the use of Google Maps to provide virtual field trips as a component of a wholly online graduate course on the history of astronomy. The Astronomical Tourist Web site (http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/sao/tourist), themed around the role that specific locations on Earth have contributed to the development of astronomical…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Field Trips, Astronomy, Web Sites
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Vanko, Peter – European Journal of Physics, 2007
First-year physics students at the Technical University of Budapest carry out a wide range of measurements in the Basic Level Physics Teaching Laboratory. One of the most exciting experiments is the investigation of a chaotic double pendulum by a V-scope, a powerful three-dimensional motion tracking system. After a brief introduction to the…
Descriptors: Investigations, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Data Analysis
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Shaw, Ken – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
This story is a chemical mystery with an emphasis on qualitative analysis, descriptive chemistry, and forensics. It is as well yet another article in the continuing series, first presented by Thomas Waddell and Thomas R. Rybolt, which presents a scientific problem in mystery format in the context of the popular and beloved characters of Sherlock…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Learning Activities, Educational Games
Kadushin, Charles – Oxford University Press, 2012
Despite the swift spread of social network concepts and their applications and the rising use of network analysis in social science, there is no book that provides a thorough general introduction for the serious reader. "Understanding Social Networks" fills that gap by explaining the big ideas that underlie the social network phenomenon.…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Network Analysis, Social Science Research, Best Practices
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Gitomer, Drew H., Ed.; Bell, Courtney A., Ed. – American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2016
The Fifth Edition of the :Handbook of Research on Teaching" is an essential resource for students and scholars dedicated to the study of teaching and learning. The volume covers a vast array of topics ranging from the history of teaching to technological and literacy issues. In each authoritative chapter, the authors summarize the state of…
Descriptors: Guides, Instruction, Learning, Educational Philosophy
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Supalo, Cary A.; Mallouk, Thomas E.; Rankel, Lillian; Amorosi, Christeallia; Graybill, Cameala M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
The creative application of low-cost, readily available materials and techniques promotes inclusion and provides accessibility in the classroom and laboratory for students who are blind or have low vision. Difficulties encountered by these students include operation of laboratory equipment, execution of ordinary laboratory procedures, and use of…
Descriptors: Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Equipment, Molecular Structure, Science Instruction
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Lefebvre, Brian G.; Farrell, Stephanie; Dominiak, Richard S. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2007
Advances in biology are prompting new discoveries in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, and chemical industries. This paper presents a detailed description of an anion exchange chromatography experiment using a pair of colorful proteins and summarizes the effect of operating parameters on protein separation. This experiment…
Descriptors: Elective Courses, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
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Branan, Bruce M.; Butcher, Joshua T.; Olsen, Lawrence R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2007
An ozonolysis experiment, suitable for undergraduate organic chemistry lab, is presented. Ozonolysis of eugenol (clove oil), followed by reductive workup furnishes an aldehyde that is easily identified by its NMR and IR spectra. Ozone (3-5% in oxygen) is produced using an easily built generator. (Contains 2 figures and 1 scheme.)
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Science Experiments
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