The Physics Project
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Geneva, Illinois, United States
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Physics teacher at York High School for 20+ years.
Summer Intern through Education / Outreach Department at Fermilab.
Graduate student teacher's assistant (3 years)
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Vector and Projectile Test
This document has four pages of multiple choice questions about vectors and projectiles. Concepts include tip-to-tail addition method, fundamentals about projectile motion and some application of kinematic equations.
11th - 12th
Physics
Unit Conversion Practice
One page of real-world unit conversion practice. Students need to show proper factor label method. This is a good activity for the first few days of a physical science class.
9th - 12th
Physics
Lab - Tension Force on Beam - Equilibrium
This lab activity uses two force spring scales, a thin wooden beam and a heavy mass in the middle (about 1.0kg). Students collect data as a team, then graph and answer questions about equilibrium and force balance. This could be done at the very start of the year, or later in the forces and Newton's Laws unit.
9th - 12th
Physics
Constant Walking Velocity (Kinematics on Vacation)
This is a lab that guides students through finding their walking and jogging velocities. Then students are challenged to lay out a map of an imagined walk anywhere in the world. Using Google Maps, students create a path and calculate the time it would take to complete.
9th - 12th
Physics
Quiz - Forces and Newton's 2nd Law
A quiz on force diagrams and applications of Newton's 2nd Law. Students will need to be familiar with graphing, two-body problems, inclined planes, and friction forces (but not coefficients of friction). The problems are appropriate for an honors or AP physics class.
11th - 12th
Physics
Kinematics and Proportions
This worksheet has some questions about kinematics and proportions. For instance, if an object accelerates for twice the time, what happens to the distance traveled? These problems use kinematic equations but are more difficult than typical plug-and-chug style questions. To be used for second year physics classes.
11th - 12th
Physics
Test - Constant Velocity and Scientific Measurements
Test on concepts of uncertainty, position and time graphing, and constant velocity kinematics.
9th - 12th
Physics
Free Fall Practice Problems.
two pages of practice on acceleration of free fall. Easy numbers
9th - 12th
Physics
Lab - Circular Motion - Whirligig Tool
This is an introductory lab to circular motion. Students need the common equipment of a "whirligig" or a rubber stopper tied to a hanging mass threaded through a glass or plastic tube.
11th - 12th
Physics
Rocket Analysis Questions
Here are ten multiple choice questions and two short answer questions about paper-rocket projectiles. Students analyze data sets, force diagrams and graphs.
11th - 12th
Physics
Acceleration Quiz - Kinematics and Graphs
Two pages of thoughtful questions about the concepts and equations of acceleration. Might be best for an honors or AP class.
11th - 12th
Physics
Acceleration and Velocity Graph Story Problems
Here are three rich story problems that involve velocity and acceleration. Problems are broken into parts and include an empty velocity graph to be completed by students.
9th - 12th
Physics
Lab - Kinematics Race Analysis, Beat the Freeze
This is a lab activity to practice constant velocity equations, measurements and approximations. Students analyze a video from a race at Truist Park in Atlanta.
11th - 12th
Physics
Mechanical Power Worksheet
Two pages of questions about mechanical power for AP C students. Some practice with common equations as well as derivatives and integrals (area under the curves).
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Physics
Introduction to Measurement (Accuracy, Uncertainty)
This is a slideshow to be used in the early days of a physics class. Concepts addressed include accuracy vs. precision, percent vs. absolute uncertainty, and estimation.
9th - 12th
Physics
Centripetal Force and Friction, safe turning speeds
A worksheet to practice concepts of static friction acting as a centripetal force. Students use a map to measure the radius of a real-life turn and follow up with calculations to find safe turning speeds
10th - 12th
Physics
Force Diagram Picture Project
Understanding force diagrams is key to success in physics. This project asks students to find an intriguing picture, then overlay colorful arrows and labels that show the forces at work. Students also write about how those forces act to generate acceleration or strike and equilibrium. Examples are linked. A good project for physics students at all levels.
9th - 12th
Physics
Lab - Projectiles and Maximization
This is a challenging lab for AP Physics C. Students remain a fixed distance from a wall and launch a projectile against the wall through a variety of angles. The graph of impact height vs launch angle shows a maximization effect. Great application of 2-D kinematics and derivatives.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Physics
Proportion Style Questions (AP Physics)
Advanced Placement tests often ask questions in the style of proportions. For instance, how does the kinetic energy of a mass change if the speed increases from v to 3v? Here is a single page of practice where students can slow down and see the method to solve.
11th - 12th
Physics
Test - Acceleration and Free Fall
A multiple choice and free response test on basic ideas of acceleration and free fall.
9th - 12th
Physics
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About the store
Experience
Physics teacher at York High School for 20+ years.
Summer Intern through Education / Outreach Department at Fermilab.
Graduate student teacher's assistant (3 years)
Teaching style
I always felt that student motivation has to come first. I spend a lot of time helping students see that physics is so interesting, and it is active all around us. In the first year of study, I feel it is important to highlight all four of what I consider the main pillars of traditional physics: force and motion, energy and momentum, electricity and magnetism, and waves and optics.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Physics Teacher of the Year - awarded by the Illinois Section of American Association of Physics Teachers
My own education history
Augustana College - 1996, BS in Physics and Mathematics
Australian National University - 1998, Graduate Diploma
University of Minnesota - 2000, MS Physics, Teaching Certification
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