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Modern Replication of Eratosthenes' Measurement of the Circumference of Earth
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Longhorn, Morgana; Hughes, Stephen – Physics Education, 2015
Twenty-two hundred years ago, the Greek scientist Eratosthenes measured the circumference of the Earth. This paper describes an experiment to replicate Eratosthenes' experiment with observers located in Australia and New Zealand. The most accurate circumference produced in the experiment described in this paper is 38,874?km, measured at Rosebud,…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Experiments, Earth Science, Foreign Countries
Gender Differences in Students' Interests in Applications of School Physics.
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Jones, A. T.; Kirk, C. M. – Physics Education, 1990
Examined are the type of physics applications that students are interested in learning more about in school. Gender differences within that choice are explored. Interview methodology and the results of the interviews are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High Schools, Interviews, Physics
The DC8 as an Exemplar of Relevant Physics
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Lockett, T. K. – Physics Education, 1974
Presents data on aircraft take off and landing, including measurements of turning speeds, triangle of velocities method, fuel consumption, air pressure differences, air turbulence, maintenance inspection, and airborne radar. Indicates the materials can serve as relevant physics examples in teaching sixth and seventh form pupils. (CC)
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Instructional Materials, Measurement, Physics
Teaching Physics in New Zealand
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Perris, L. P. – Physics Education, 1973
Discusses the integrated science course given to 13-16 year olds and the structure of form 6-7 physics designed for 16-18 year olds. Indicates the presence of school staffing and financial problems in carrying out new science programs. (CC)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum, Integrated Curriculum, Physics
Teaching and Learning about Energy in New Zealand Secondary School Junior Science Classrooms.
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Carr, Malcolm; Kirkwood, Valda – Physics Education, 1988
Describes three case studies of the use of the Learning in Science Project (Energy) in New Zealand. Themes discussed include systems undergoing change, defining initial and final conditions, energy as a nonmaterial factor of change, forms of energy and conservation of energy. Mentions other issues and research. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Education
Should Physics Teaching Be a Research-based Activity?
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Taber, Keith S. – Physics Education, 2000
Advocates teaching as a research-based activity. Describes the national curriculum in English Schools and compares it with curricular development in New Zealand. Recommends inservice training (InSET) to ensure teachers' confidence in presenting scientific ideas. (Contains 25 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
A Valuable Teaching Approach: Some Insights from LISP (Energy).
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Kirkwood, Valda; Carr, Malcolm – Physics Education, 1989
The Learning in Science Project (Energy) was designed to investigate teaching and learning about the energy concepts of New Zealand elementary and secondary students. Discussed are aspects of an approach to teaching energy to low ability students in physics. (YP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Brainstorming, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
Choosing Concepts for Investigation.
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Austin, Lydia – Physics Education, 1998
Argues that by examining which concepts of a particular area of physics are fundamental and which are defined, teachers can choose concepts for investigation that progress logically and should minimize students' misconceptions and confusion. (Author)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Constructivism (Learning), Foreign Countries