Promoting Excellence in Physics Teaching

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Type B Teacher Quality Grant

 

Conducted by:

Texas A&M University - College Station

 Center for  Mathematics and Science Education

 

Hosted by:

Spring Branch ISD Science Education Center

 

Useful Links:

http:phys205.physics.tamu.edu/TypeB/TypeB.htm  -  this page

http://redseven3.com/texasphysics/  -  Type A Texas Inquiry Physics Module

http://www.science.tamu.edu/CMSE/videoanalysis/index.asp  -  video analysis information

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/  -  excellent tutorial site

http://www.mathematicshelpcentral.com/graph_paper.htm & http://www.printfreegraphpaper.com/ -  graph paper programs

http://www.learner.org/resources/series42.html?pop=yes&vodid=74745&pid=549  -  The Mechanical Universe video series

http://www.acme.com/jef/science_songs/   -  "cheesy" science songs

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112c.html  -  Science TEKS

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/courses/teachers_corner/1,3061,151-165-0-8929,00.html  -  College Board AP Central

 

Session Downloads

Session 1: Feb. 26, 2005

Nature of Science

Session 2: March 19, 2005

One-Dimensional Motion

Session 3: April 9, 2005

One- and Two-Dimensional Motion using Video Analysis Technology

bullet Agenda
bullet Physics Teaching Efficacy
bullet Teacher Quality Survey
bullet Physics TEKS
bullet Nature of Science
bullet Measuring and Recording Data
bullet Metric Conversions & Sig. Digits
bullet Precision of Lab Measurements
bullet Vectors
bullet Resultant Vectors
bullet 5E Instructional Model
bullet Physics Research
bullet Black Scientists/Inventors
bullet Lab/Technology Survey

 

bullet Agenda
bullet Motion PreTest
bullet TI 83+ and the CBR
bullet Motion Graphs
bullet One Dimensional Motion
bullet 1D Kinematics: Lesson 1
bullet Inquiry Teaching
bullet Constant and Relative Velocity
bullet Spreadsheet Graphing
bullet Acceleration Down an Incline I
bullet Acceleration Down an Incline II
bullet Free Fall
bullet Motion Representations
bullet Problem Set 1

 

bullet Agenda
bullet Motion PreTest
bullet Video Analysis
bullet Constant and Accelerated Motion
bullet Freefall
bullet 2D Kinematics: Lesson 2
bullet Projectile Motion
bullet Softball Throw
bullet Projectile Motion - AP Central
bullet Problem Set 2
Session 4: April 29, 2005

Physics Day at Six Flags Astroworld

Session 5: May 21, 2005

Forces and Newton's Laws

Session 6: June 6, 2005

Circular and Rotational Motion

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Physics Day Lab Manual

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Math/Science Day Lab Manual

 
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Agenda

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Newton's Laws

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Forces: Lesson 3

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Measuring Mass - Inertial Balance

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2nd Law Applications

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2nd Law Pulley System

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2nd Law Mass on Table System

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Friction

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Friction: Lesson 4

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Forces in Equilibrium

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Force Concept Inventory Article

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Misconceptions & Problem Solving Article

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Problem Set 3

 

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Agenda

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Periodic Motion Pretest

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Rotational Motion

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The Simple Pendulum

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Turntable

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Balance: Lesson 5

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Torque and Rotational Equilibrium

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Problem Set 4

Session 7: June 7, 2005

Work/Energy/Power; Momentum/ Impulse

Session 8: June 8, 2005

Conservation of Energy and Momentum

Session 9: June 9, 2005

Heat, Temperature, and Thermodynamics

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Agenda

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Work and Energy Pretest

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Work, Energy, and Power

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Work: Lesson 6

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Power: Lesson 7

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Power Lab

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Elastic Potential Energy: Lesson 11

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Hooke's Law - springs

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Hooke's Law - rubber bands

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Momentum

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Problem Set 5

 

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Agenda

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Energy and Momentum Conservation Pretest

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Conservation of Mechanical Energy - Bouncing Ball

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CITE Article

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Conservation of Mechanical Energy - Pendulum

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Conservation of Mechanical Energy - Mass on Spring

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One-Dimensional Collisions

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Two-Dimensional Collisions

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Problem Set 6

 

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Agenda

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Surveys on Disk

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Heat, Temperature, and Thermodynamics

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Heat and Temperature: Lesson 14

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Problem Set 7

 

Session 10: June 10, 2005

Wave Properties and Characteristics

Session 11: June 13, 2005

Sound & Light

Session 12: June 14, 2005

Light, Mirrors, and Lenses

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Agenda

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Waves Pretest

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Waves

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Wave Modeling

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Pulses on a Coil Spring

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Waves in a Ripple Tank

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Standing Waves: Lesson 18

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Standing Waves on a String

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Problem Set 8

 

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Agenda

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Sound

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Resonance and the Speed of Sound

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Palm Pipes and Chimes

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Light

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Reflection

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Reflection in Plane Mirrors

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Problem Set 9

 

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Agenda

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Full Length Mirror Reflection

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Curved Mirror Diagrams

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Refraction

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Measuring the Index of Refraction

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Images in Converging Lenses

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Lens Diagrams

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Lens Images (virtual activity)

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Diffraction and Interference

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Thin Film Interference

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Line Spectra: Lesson 22

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Fun with Light and Color

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Problem Set 10

 

Session 13: June 15, 2005

Static and Current Electricity

Session 14: June 16, 2005

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Session 15: June 17, 2005

Modern Physics

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Agenda

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Electricity

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Static Electricity

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Electroscopes

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Ohm's Law

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Light Bulb Circuits

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Problem Set 11

 

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Agenda

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Capacitor Circuits

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Magnetism

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Magnetism: Lesson 15

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Electromagnetism: Lesson 16

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Electromagnets

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Electromagnetism: Lesson 17

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Motors

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Problem Set 12

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Agenda

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Modern Physics

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Radioactive Decay Simulation

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Writing Decay Equations

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Problem Set 13

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AP Free Response Lab Questions

Download Participant Roster here.

 

Sessions led by:

Joel A. Bryan, Ph.D.

Center for Mathematics and Science Education

TAMU - Mail Stop 3257

College Station, TX 77843-3257

office  (979) 845-1301  

jabryan@tamu.edu