Physics – Page 2 – Science Teaching tips from Lee Trampleasure

February 15, 2019

Testing the Constant Velocity Model in high school physics: The “Buggy Lab”

Using buggy collisions for summative assessment for constant velocity.

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April 16, 2018

Solving ‘roller coaster’ energy problems

Tutorial walking students through solving energy problems involving roller coasters.

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August 31, 2017

Back to School Night – Menlo-Atherton HS, 2017

OK, maybe I’m in the minority, but I really like Back to School Nights.

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January 26, 2017

Modeling Instruction and NGSS: Energy as a Crosscutting Concept

Notes from a talk on Modeling Instruction and energy as a Crosscutting Concept.

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June 11, 2016

Physics/Chemistry of Espresso Machines: Part 1

Here’s an activity based on observing espresso machines in action. Watch the following video showing the milk steaming container (with a short sidetrack to the espresso pot). What do you notice about the milk as it steams? Can you explain what is happening? Here are some details of how this espresso machine works: The water boiling tank is filled about...

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October 24, 2015

Introduction to Modeling Workshops at NSTA in Reno

A brief description and photos of my workshops introducing Modeling Instruction at the NSTA Area Conference in Reno, NV on October 23, 2015

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September 29, 2015

180: Day 26: How does GPS work?

Using PI’s “Everyday Einstein: GPS & Relativity” resources, students are exploring GPS while others are on a Kairos retreat.

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September 28, 2015

180: Day 25: Faculty/staff retreat

Learning to take “phone-free” time as an opportunity to practice sketching.

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September 27, 2015

180: Day 24: Fundraising for the whole school

SHCP’s annual Walkathon fundraiser develops community, not just funds.

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September 22, 2015

180: Day 21: Final suggestions/tips for buggy collision challenge.

Last blocks with buggies: Here’s another close up of the target sheets I use with my students. The complete the top, then find where on the row of four metersticks they need to place their prediction. I give not help at this point, and often ask “Are you sure it’s in the right place?” (even when it is). I try...

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