Climate Physics

Journal Article | August 2007

Numerous connections exist between climate science and topics normally covered in physics and physical science courses. For instance, lessons on heat and light can be used to introduce basic climate science, and the…

Physics Portfolios

Journal Article | October 2013

Students submit essays and pictures at the end of a unit of study to show real-life examples of the unit's physics concepts.

Portfolios in Physics

Journal Article | March 2004

Student attainment of all-important course goals is not easily measured by paper-and-pencil tests. Whereas portfolio assessment forces alternative ways of thinking by the teacher about what is done and what is measured…

The Art of Physics

Journal Article | November 2008

The algebraic concepts and major ideas that govern Newton’s laws of motion can often be a challenge for the majority of ninth-grade students. Therefore, to make learning these concepts less task-oriented and more…

Focus on Physics: Teaching Physics as the Rules of Nature

Journal Article | February 2017

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month's issue discusses the laws of nature.

Focus on Physics: Electric Power in a Parallel Circuit With an Automobile Battery

Journal Article | December 2018

Bulb-battery teaching demonstration explains voltage, current, and power in parallel circuits with the aid of a common automobile battery.

Focus on Physics: Quickly Teaching Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration—Part 1

Journal Article | January 2019

Motion is best learned by keeping it simple—by neglecting the effects of air resistance, as well as the effects of buoyancy, spin, and the shape of moving objects.

Let's Get Physical

Journal Article | December 2013

Making science accessible for students with physical disabilities.