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Steenstrup, Stig; Gerward, Leif – Physics Teacher, 1996
Discusses the discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel in 1896. Describes his experiments and communications. (JRH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Physics
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Peterson, Lars Ostrup; Justesen, Uffe – Physics Teacher, 1996
Presents a simple experiment--a marble rolling on a tilted desk--to introduce students to moving bodies. Makes difficult subjects such as measurement, calculus, modeling, and uncertainty easier to identify by putting them into a simple context. Discusses misconceptions, models, and measurements. (JRH)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Measurement, Mechanics (Physics)
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Thomsen, Poul – Physics Teacher, 1977
Discusses the teaching of chemistry and physics in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 in Denmark's schools and presents sample science activities. (SL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Junior High School Students, Physics