Lifelong learners
Maja may be on her way home to Poland but that doesn't mean she no longer needs to think about physics. Here is her Facebook post from this morning: Bored at the airport? Let's find Physics!a.k.a.Episode...
Crossword
I like doing cryptic crosswords but have never tried to make one before. Here is my first attempt. I used eclipse crossword to create the grid then wordplays to help with the anagrams. If you don't know...
No one expects the Spanish inquisition
My students said it was difficult but no one expects the Spanish inquisition (Monty Python). Why has this years paper caused such a fuss? Maybe it's the same as the reason why some video of a cat falling...
Giving help when it's needed
My students are busy working on the investigations and I am sat at home in my study watching over them. This is true in two ways, my house does overlook the college so I can see the students from my study...
I Aint gonna cry no more
My first year students are making great progress with their investigations and I for one aint cryin'. I have no solid data to base this on but it does seem that the students are making better use of the...
Second time around
It's spring which means the daffodils are out in our garden and it's time to do the IA again. I do the IA at the end of the first year because: Some might think its a bit early but i think it's OK. We...
Back to the future
As it says on the packet: Chris will talk about his experiences using technology in the classroom during his career as a physics teacher. People often ask how he can be enthusiastic about teaching the...
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Spoiler alert
It maybe difficult to see what's happening but seeing the real thing is way cooler than watching an animation, at least that's what Maria thinks. I'm not sure whether it is better to see the simulation...
Straight lines in Falstad ripple tank
Maybe not the most inspiring headline but a useful hint for anyone using Paul Falstad's ripple tank. I've often struggled to draw a straight line with the boundary tool (the usual trick of holding shift...
Larryoga
I always tell my students that physics is about the physical universe, which gets me out of some awkward questions regarding religion and ghosts. The Arts don't have such limitations, as Larry, teacher...