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Kelly, Angela M. – Physics Teacher, 2011
One of the greatest challenges in teaching physics is helping students achieve a conceptual understanding of Newton's laws. I find that students fresh from middle school can sometimes recite the laws verbatim ("An object in motion stays in motion..." and "For every action..."), but they rarely demonstrate a working knowledge of…
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Physics, Motion, Teaching Methods
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1966
This resource guide was prepared to offer teachers and supervisors practical suggestions for the teaching of science to the pupils in the Career Guidance Program. The material presented parallels, as closely as possible, the regular science program for grade nine. However, many of the basic concepts and skills were drawn from the seventh year and…
Descriptors: Biology, Boards of Education, Chemistry, Curriculum
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Hickman, Paul – Science Teacher, 1990
The experience of one high school in New York State offering physics to freshmen is described. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed. Curriculum alternatives within the New York State guidelines are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Educational Improvement, Educational Trends, Grade 9