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Standing Waves in a Nonuniform Medium
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Gluck, Paul – Physics Teacher, 2011
A recent note in this journal presented a demonstration of standing waves along a cord consisting of two parts having different material densities, showing different sized wavelengths in each part. A generalization of that experiment to a continuously varying linear mass density is to vibrate a strip of material with gradually varying width (mass…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Demonstration Programs, Scientific Principles
Experiments for a Special Day
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Gluck, Paul – Physics Education, 2008
Special events like science days, teacher's meetings and physics recruiting efforts require spectacular and, if possible, interactive experiments for the audience. Based on past experience with such events, we have gathered and present here a series of demonstration experiments in mechanics, optics, waves and electricity which are suitable, and…
Descriptors: Mechanics (Physics), Optics, Science Experiments, Science Instruction
Adding a Woman's Touch.
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Levine, Dana – Science Teacher, 1985
"Females in Engineering, Methods, Motivation, and Experience" (FEMME) is a precollege program at New Jersey Institute of Technology giving academically talented ninth-grade girls an introduction to engineering. Four experiments (windmill building, burglar alarm construction, electrochemistry, and spatial reasoning activities) helpful in achieving…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Females, High Schools, Physical Sciences
CORD Applied Mathematics: Hands-On Learning in Context.
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Pedrotti, Leon S.; Chamberlain, John D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
The Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) developed an applied mathematics course that integrates algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and other strands; centers around hands-on laboratory experiences; and uses real-world problems found in the world of work. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Demonstration Programs, Geometry, Laboratory Experiments
Faculty Enhancement at Two-Year Colleges: A Partnership Approach.
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Holcomb, J. David; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1994
Describes a project to improve the science curricula and the science teaching skills of instructors in Houston-area two-year colleges in such a way that the program can be replicated in other locations. Two-year college faculty members were teamed with faculty from universities. (PR)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Demonstration Programs, Higher Education
Introductory Science Courses: The SCST Position Statement.
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Halyard, Rebecca A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Explains the importance of introductory science courses and presents characteristics of exemplary courses. (PR)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstration Programs, Higher Education, Introductory Courses
Research Implications for Science and Mathematics Teachers. Volume 1. Key Centre Monograph Number 5.
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Fraser, Barry J., Ed. – 1993
This document was compiled to help keep science and mathematics teachers in Australia abreast of the results of important research endeavors in education. The monograph is divided into 12 chapters. Chapter one, "Exemplary Science and Mathematics Teachers," (Barry Fraser and Kenneth Tobin) describes a study focusing on examples of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Demonstration Programs, Diagrams