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Peer reviewedSchroeer, Dietrich – Physics Teacher, 1977
Discusses the goals and methodologies of several types of physics-and-society courses, citing content, disciplinary costs, and advantages to the student. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Higher Education
Peer reviewedArons, Arnold – Physics Teacher, 1977
Discusses two types of science-and-society courses: (1) those that examine little scientific subject matter, instead concentrating on political and sociological problems; and (2) those that give an overview of the achievements of modern scientific inquiry. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSchroeer, Dietrich – Physics Teacher, 1977
Defends the value of teaching physics-and-society courses in a society that is concerned with social issues. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum, Higher Education, Humanistic Education
Peer reviewedEaton, B. G.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1977
Describes a method that uses energy from the sun, absorbed by aluminum discs, to melt ice, and allows the determination of the solar constant. The take-home equipment includes Styrofoam cups, a plastic syringe, and aluminum discs. (MLH)
Descriptors: Energy, Field Experience Programs, Instructional Materials, Physics
Peer reviewedEffing, Myron – Physics Teacher, 1977
Describes a graphical method for representing image formation in lenses and mirrors. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Graphs, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedKowalski, L.; Hellman, H. – Physics Teacher, 1977
Discusses the work and energy involved in walking on horizontal surfaces. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Mechanics (Physics)
Peer reviewedGottlieb, Herbert H.; Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1977
Describes how to construct a thermometer from a ballpoint pen; how to illustrate standing waves with pocket combs; and various physics demonstrations using oval panty hose containers. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Physics
Peer reviewedPfeiffenberger, G. W. – Physics Teacher, 1974
An analysis of data from three national testing programs shows that mean scores on physics tests are increasing, but the number of examinees is decreasing. (Author/GS)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Entrance Examinations, College Science, Educational Research
Peer reviewedSmith, Frederick A.; Wilson, Jerry D. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Briefly describes water analogies for electrical circuits and presents plans for the construction of apparatus to demonstrate these analogies. Demonstrations include series circuits, parallel circuits, and capacitors. (GS)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Electric Circuits, Electricity
Peer reviewedFinegold, Menahem – Physics Teacher, 1974
Describes the use of original research reports as a basis for classroom discussion. Concepts of the nature of evidence and inference can be treated in depth by means of classroom analysis of evidence. (Author/GS)
Descriptors: College Science, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Inquiry, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedShore, Ferdinand J. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Presents the pros and cons of nuclear power systems. Includes a discussion of the institutional status of the AEC, AEC regulatory record, routine low-level radiation hazards, transport of radioactive materials, storage of wastes, and uranium resources and economics of supply. (GS)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Nuclear Physics, Physics
Peer reviewedHaggerty, Hugh – Physics Teacher, 1974
Presents a design for a system that can be used to make a graphic representation of numerical data obtained from a sound level meter. (GS)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Environmental Education, Equipment, Measurement
Peer reviewedO'Connor, Patrick J.; O'Connor, Leah R. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: College Science, Equipment, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments
Peer reviewedMacKinnon, John A. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: College Science, Computers, Course Descriptions, Electronics
Peer reviewedPitcairn, Cameron C.; Baker, Gregory L. – Physics Teacher, 1974
Simulates the problems of rocket propulsion, hovering, and soft landing. (GS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Educational Games, Instructional Materials, Motion
