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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Steckline, Vincent S. – Physics Teacher, 1975
Presents a brief history of astrology and its relation to astronomy. Describes the different types of astrologers, horoscope casting, and horoscope interpretation. Presents reasons for the author's disbelief in astrology. (GS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Physics, Science Education, Science History
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Physics Teacher, 1975
Presents in tabular form our energy choices including method, description, state of technology, difficulties, current capabilities, probable potential, relative cost, and availability. (GS)
Descriptors: Economics, Energy, Natural Resources, Physics
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Karioris, Frank G. – Physics Teacher, 1975
Reviews the equations of motion and the use of a sine-sine coordinate grid for convenient plotting or analyzing of Lissajous figures. (Author/GS)
Descriptors: College Science, Graphs, Higher Education, Instruction
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Hawkins, Brendan; Phelps, William – Physics Teacher, 1975
Describes a course for which laboratory manual/text was written utilizing discovery-type experiments. Students investigate personal protection monitors, radioactive emissions, and the nature of radioactivity. (GS)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Laboratory Manuals
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Smith, Robert D. – Physics Teacher, 1975
Describes a method of time-of-flight determination utilizing a sound-actuated switch, an electronic flash, and a loaded camera. (GS)
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Motion, Photographic Equipment, Physics
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Mogill, A. T. – Physics Teacher, 1975
Describes a calibration technique for a small motor which, when driven as a generator, can be used for a speedometer. The generator output can be fed to an oscilloscope to provide a sweep in which the vertical axis is velocity and the horizontal axis, time. (GS)
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Motion, Physics, Science Activities
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Gottlieb, Herbert H., Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Holography, Laboratory Experiments, Motion
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Blatt, F. J. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Summarizes research done on the resting and action potential of nerve impulses, electrical excitation of nerve cells, electrical properties of Nitella, and temperature effects on action potential. (GS)
Descriptors: Biophysics, Botany, College Science, Electricity
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Collins, Donald A.; Madden, Connie – Physics Teacher, 1974
Describes the use of behavioral objectives, computer programs, concept mastery, and activity flowcharts. Explains the evaluation procedure and enumerates advantages to the student. (GS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Programs, Concept Teaching, Course Descriptions
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Riban, David M. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Describes a device that simulates the scales and motions involved in the observer coordinate system. (GS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Equipment, Planetariums
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Bender, Paul A. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Chemistry, Instructional Materials, Measurement, Physics
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Woodyard, James R. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Energy, Fuels, Heating
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Bartlett, Albert A.; Dreitlein, Joseph – Physics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Electricity, Energy, Heating, Instructional Materials
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Carpenter, R. Kennedy – Physics Teacher, 1974
Describes an experiment that allows the students to verify the assumption that light travels in straight lines. (GS)
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Light, Optics, Physics
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Brubaker, Mervin – Physics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Measurement, Motion, Photography
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