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I have taught physical science for 25 years, physics for 21 years, and chemistry for 14 years.
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Physics Free Choice Project
In this project, students have many choices. They may choose to work in a group or alone, choose their partners, choose any physics topic to explore as deeply as they wish, and choose how to present and demonstrate it. The document includes the instructions and the rubric.
10th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
18:43
Mirror Types
This video provides a basic overview of plane, spherical concave, and spherical convex mirrors and their uses in everyday life. It does not explain how to draw diagrams, but there will be a separate video for that.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
13:24
Color Mixing with Light and Pigment
You learned your primary colors in art, but when you look at your printer cartridge, there are different primary colors. And, it gets even weirder when it comes to mixing colors of light. This video provides a brief explanation.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
13:23
The Doppler Effect
The sound made by a racecar as it passes is related to how we track tornados. We also use it to trace blood flow in arteries. The Doppler effect has a lot of uses. There is a separate video for the math, so this video can be used for both lower and upper level physical science classes.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
7:08
Collision Types
This video is aimed at middle school physical science, so it does not include the math of collisions. While this video is good for physics as well, you might want to pair it with the Calculating Conservation of Momentum video that shows the math.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
4:31
Calculating Momentum (Model Problem Solving)
I walk students through the problem solving process for solving basic momentum problems (conservation in collisions will be in a different video). Good for support with homework or for those who were absent in class to get caught up.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
8:55
Calculating Energy Transformation (Model Problem Solving)
I walk students through the problem solving process for solving problems in which gravitational potential energy turns into kinetic energy (or vice versa). Good for support with homework or for those who were absent in class to get caught up.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
11:32
Calculating Potential and Kinetic Energy (Model Problem Solving)
I walk students through the problem solving process for solving gravitational potential and kinetic energy problems. Good for support with homework or for those who were absent in class to get caught up.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
11:34
Newton's 2nd and 3rd Laws of Motion (Modeled Examples)
I walk students through the problem solving process for solving problems that involves Newton's second and third laws. Good for support with homework or for those who were absent in class to get caught up.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
8:09
Opacity (or Transparency)
We use the words opaque, transparent, and translucent quite a bit, but do your students know what it means. This video gives definitions and examples for various items on the spectrum of opacity.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
35:15
Electromagnetic Spectrum
This is an overview of what the spectrum is and the defining characteristics of each type of wave.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
14:59
Dual Nature of Light
What is light? It's a question that has been explored since the ancient Greek philosophers, perhaps even before that. This video traces the history of our understanding of what light is.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
7:11
Forced Vibration vs. Resonance
Things can be made to vibrate directly or at a distance. This video explains.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
8:01
Traveling at Speed of Sound
What happens when we travel near, at, or above the speed of sound? This video describes that phenomenon.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
12:23
The Human Ear
When I teach about sound waves, I like to also spend a day teaching about how we hear through our ears. Good for physical science or a biology/anatomy class.
8th - 11th
Anatomy, Physical Science, Physics
10:10
Properties of Sound
What makes a sound deep or high pitched? What makes it quiet or loud? This video explains how the sound wave influences what we hear.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
14:08
Wave Behaviors
In many ways, waves behave similarly to masses. But, they also have unique characteristics of their own. This video walks through all of them.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
5:46
Calculating With Waves (Model Problem Solving)
I walk students through the problem solving process for solving wave problems. Good for support with homework or for those who were absent in class to get caught up.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
21:09
Wave Types
This video explains the difference between transverse and longitudinal (compression) waves and describes their parts.
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Physics
12:02
Simple Machines
This video describes the basics of all types of simple machines with lots of every day examples.
8th - 11th
Physical Science, Physics
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About the store
Experience
I have taught physical science for 25 years, physics for 21 years, and chemistry for 14 years.
Teaching style
I use a lot of direct instruction, but I couple that with meaningful lab experiences and projects.
Awards & shining teacher moments
ACSI Career Service Award
Yearbook dedication for the 1019-2020 school year.
Winner of the Jostens Yearbook Program of Excellence award every year it has existed.
My own education history
Friendship Christian School K-9
Sanderson High School
Oral Roberts University - BS in Secondary Science Education (Physics Emphasis)
Continually educating myself through reading and attendance at Learning and the Brain Conferences.
Additional biographical information
Teaching during the pandemic was hard. In fact, it was the hardest thing I've ever done. But, it did require me to digitize some things I hadn't before and to evaluate test questions as I moved them over to digital platforms, ultimately resulting in better questions. You can benefit from that work here.
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