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de Silva, Chamaree; Pullen, Jeffrey; Northcutt, Katharine; Jenkins, Jarred – Physics Teacher, 2019
Many university and high school introductory physics courses include a laboratory portion where students follow a manual to conduct "cookbook" experiments. Here, we present an authentic research project for introductory physics students that focuses on kinematics that can be done outside a formal laboratory space. This experiment can be…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Physics, Science Instruction, Laboratory Experiments
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Wenning, Carl J.; Muehsler, Hans – Physics Teacher, 1996
Describes the implementation and evaluation of a nondirected student research project that aimed at acquainting students with some of the procedures used by physicists in the real world. Outlines specific project designs used by the students. (JRH)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cooperative Learning, Hands on Science, Physics