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Direct linkBalint, Trevor A.; Teodorescu, Raluca; Colvin, Kimberly; Choi, Youn-Jeng; Pritchard, David – Physics Teacher, 2017
In this paper we examine how different types of participants in a physics Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) tend to use the existing course resources. We use data from the 2013 offering of the Massive Open Online Course 8.MReVx designed by the RELATE (REsearch in Learning Assessing and Tutoring Effectively) Group at the Massachusetts Institute of…
Descriptors: Physics, Online Courses, Instructional Materials, Educational Resources
Peer reviewedIsenberg, Cyril – Physics Teacher, 1977
Discusses teaching the minimization of area and distance, such as finding the minimum length of expressway connecting four cities by using an analogy of a soap film between two Lucite plates. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Media, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedPalatnick, Barton – Physics Teacher, 1974
Presents an application of the formulas of kinematics to the real driving situation, involving motion at constant speed and deceleration. Suggests the problem be used as an example in class, a homework assignment, or a test item. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Instructional Materials, Mechanics (Physics), Physics
Peer reviewedMorrison, Howard L. – Physics Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Force, Instructional Materials, Kinetics, Motion
Peer reviewedWhite, J. J.; Pace, L. A. – Physics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: College Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mechanics (Physics)
Peer reviewedWinans, J. Gibson – Physics Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: College Science, Graphs, Instructional Materials, Kinetics
Peer reviewedO'Connor, Bernard, Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1976
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Force, Instructional Materials, Mechanics (Physics)
Peer reviewedBriggs, A. G. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes a hand held calculator exercise for computing the Rydberg Constant accurately. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Science, Computation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRaymo, Chet – Physics Teacher, 1976
Provides two exercises in abstract problem solving. Intended to parallel a physicist's approach to the solution of a law of nature, the activities are open ended without definite answers. (CP)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, College Science, Higher Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedLochhead, Jack; Collura, John – Physics Teacher, 1981
Discusses laboratory investigations designed to allow students to solve problems without using predetermined mathematical formulas. As a result, laboratory problems force students to think. In addition, some students formulate their own mathematical relationships and enhance their understanding of the connection between mathematics and…
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedThompson, D. – Physics Teacher, 1993
Uses a blackboard eraser to illustrate solutions to three problems commonly posed to students. The problems are determining (1) the frictional force acting on a stationary body; (2) the maximum acceleration a truck can have without sliding a tray of eggs sitting on the truck bed; and (3) the distance a horizontally thrown object will travel. (MDH)
Descriptors: Force, Instructional Materials, Mechanics (Physics), Motion
Peer reviewedZollman, Dean – Physics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedHalada, Richard S. – Physics Teacher, 1991
Demonstrates a laboratory to teach the concept of moment of inertia in which students are asked to identify four objects of equal mass sealed in unopenable containers by identifying the mass distribution of each object. Gives instructions to build an instrument to determine relative distribution of mass. (MDH)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning, High Schools, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedZwicker, Earl, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1983
Presents examples of physics activities using common objects such as a tuning fork, umbrella (for double diffraction patterns), and a toy car. Provides questions designed to stimulate student curiosity/interest and which provide models for developing additional units on everyday objects and toys. (JM)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Group Instruction, High Schools
