by Raymond Burns | Jan 6, 2024 | Hacks and Tips for Simplifying Physics Lessons
Teaching the Energy and Work unit offers a refreshing break from the usual routine. Success in this particular unit doesn’t demand extensive prior knowledge of Dynamics or Kinematics. Moreover, both Energy and Work being scalar quantities means less emphasis on...
by Raymond Burns | Oct 24, 2023 | Hacks and Tips for Simplifying Physics Lessons
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 Friction,...
by Raymond Burns | Oct 12, 2023 | Hacks and Tips for Simplifying Physics Lessons
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 my...
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 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...
by Raymond Burns | Aug 5, 2020 | Hacks and Tips for Simplifying Physics Lessons
I just made a video on all the math you need to know when you walk into a physics class. Every year I have great students who have a hard time with physics only because they have a weak foundation in math. Even though math is vital in order to pass physics. There are...
