The Thinking Machine: A Physical Science Project

Journal Article | October 2008

Science projects can be a wonderful opportunity for learning and creativity, or a gigantic headache for teachers. After several years of implementation, experience, and revision, the author has put together a fun and…

Motivating Students to Read Physics Content

Journal Article | February 2003

Projects using trade books encourage students to learn various physics concepts and understand technical reading material. They can both reinforce and instruct science concepts and allow students a chance to acquire and…

Crunching Cans and Generating Power

Journal Article | June 2021

Identifying Forces

Journal Article | August 2021

Aha! Moments in Sun and Moon Measurements

Journal Article | May 2023

The Bohr Model of the Atom

Journal Article | January 2021

Teaching Students to Read Equations

Journal Article | October 2023

The laws of nature are expressed in equation form in all physics courses. How these laws are taught can vary widely. In this article, I expand on previous Focus on Physics articles, particularly the March 2022 article “…