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Henriksen, Ellen K.; Bungum, Berit; Angell, Carl; Tellefsen, Catherine W.; Frågåt, Thomas; Bøe, Maria Vetleseter – Physics Education, 2014
In this article, we discuss how quantum physics and relativity can be taught in upper secondary school, in ways that promote conceptual understanding and philosophical reflections. We present the ReleQuant project, in which web-based teaching modules have been developed. The modules address competence aims in the Norwegian national curriculum for…
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Physics, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Curriculum
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Demchik, Michael – Physics Teacher, 1989
Described are several physics activities developed by a high school: research corner, exploring an invention, construction projects, archives report and archives update, short term research and design projects, essay contest, and special projects. (YP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Courses, Physics, Science Activities
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Dobson, Ken – Physics Education, 1988
Discusses a teaching method using investigational skills for Nuffield A-level Physics including assessment technique, change of the assessment criteria, advice for choosing the topic, and future development. (YP)
Descriptors: Experiments, Foreign Countries, Investigations, Physics
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Wenning, Carl J.; Muehsler, Hans – Physics Teacher, 1996
Describes the implementation and evaluation of a nondirected student research project that aimed at acquainting students with some of the procedures used by physicists in the real world. Outlines specific project designs used by the students. (JRH)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cooperative Learning, Hands on Science, Physics
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Worthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Discusses how, in two three-week sessions, the Terre Haute (Indiana) college offers selected students a hands-on approach to all aspects of engineering from design and lab work to technical writing. Describes a group project requiring students to study and experiment with simple research problems. Lists 20 project ideas. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering Education, Experiential Learning
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Mackay, Lindsay D. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Attitudes, Curriculum, Evaluation, Physics
Smith, Anita – Inverness Research, 2008
In January 2005, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) was awarded a three-year ITEST grant (Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers) through the National Science Foundation (award #04-23417). This "AMNH-ITEST High School Science Research Program" aimed to target 120 urban high school youth, grades 10-12, from…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Mentors, Summative Evaluation, Research Projects