by Raymond Burns | Oct 2, 2023 | Demos and Videos for Physics Lessons
Alright, everyone, take a look at Tommy, who’s dressed nicely and sitting at his desk right now. Who can tell me how fast Tommy is moving? What if I were to tell you that he’s actually moving at around 1000 mph? How is that possible? Tommy is indeed moving at a rate...
by Raymond Burns | Sep 27, 2023 | Hacks and Tips for Simplifying Physics Lessons
The second chapter I teach in my physics class is Vectors, and it happens to be my least favorite chapter to teach. Personally, I’m not a fan of Vectors because it feels more like a math class than anything else. I’m aware that many teachers choose to skip this...
by Raymond Burns | Sep 11, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
Every year, without fail, the most common question I receive from new physics teachers revolves around pacing. They express concern about not being able to cover all the material, apprehension about maintaining a comparable pace to other educators, and worry about...
by Raymond Burns | Sep 6, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
I recall a heartwarming moment when a student approached me the day after a projectile motion lab named “Hit the Target.” The objective was for students to utilize their grasp of physics and mathematics to determine where a ball would land on the ground after rolling...
by Raymond Burns | Sep 4, 2023 | Hacks and Tips for Simplifying Physics Lessons
When I first delved into the world of physics, a profound affection for the subject bloomed within me. It all began with 1-D Kinematics – a chapter that resonated deeply with that curious young version of myself, the one who incessantly questioned, “But why?” It felt...
