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Tips For Solving Newton’s Laws Problems
In the realm of high school physics, I believe that teaching Newton’s Laws is one of the most challenging chapters. This topic is a complex web of ideas and concepts. Forces like Tension, Friction, Normal Force, Gravity, Applied Force, and various types of...
How To Use Chat GPT For Your Physics Classroom
It seemed that when schools reopened, teachers across the nation were engaged in similar discussions: “What are we going to do with Chat GPT?” Many teachers felt apprehensive about this new technology and what it might mean for their workload and classrooms....
Projectile Motion | Tips and Tricks For Teaching
I can still vividly recall when I first delved into the realm of Projectile Motion. The teacher presented this enormous board covered in numbers and letters that seemed to be scattered in total disarray. Every inch of that board appeared to be filled with what, to...
#1 Tip for Smoother and Better Physics Labs
When I first started teaching, labs were an absolute nightmare. Here’s how the typical lab would go: 1) It would take about 10 minutes to give verbal instructions for the purpose, steps, and expected results of the lab, all while using confusing terminology about...
Relative Velocity Great Clips and Discussion Questions
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...
Should You Teach Vectors? Tips & Tricks
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...
Pacing Your Physics Class | How To Save Time
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...
Three Different Kinds of Labs
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...
Tips For Teaching 1-D Kinematics
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...
Physics [Kinematics] – Demos, Labs, and Real-Life Scenarios
One year, I received a letter from a shy student. She expressed how captivated she was by the class and shared an intriguing experience she had. While driving on the highway with her dad, a pebble hit their car’s windshield, causing a crack. In that moment, she...
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