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ERIC Number: EJ1277608
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
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Connecting Torque and Friction Using Tactile Learning Activities
Ganesh, Padma
Physics Teacher, v58 n9 p659-662 Dec 2020
Kinesthetic experiences in the classroom seek to engage students by muscle movement, touch, or some form of physical activity. In this article, I describe an active learning session wherein students develop a qualitative understanding of center of mass and support forces using their sense of touch. The set of activities detailed here is based on a demonstration traditionally done by the instructor. When students conduct an in-class inquiry as opposed to watching passively, their excitement and enthusiasm can help them better understand the relationship between seemingly disconnected concepts of torque and friction.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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