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Peer reviewedNissani, Moti; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1994
Presents an inexpensive take-home laboratory activity designed to enhance students understanding of atmospheric pressure by allowing them to engage in a hands-on, discovery approach to physics. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Home Study, Introductory Courses
Peer reviewedJohnston, Bradley G.; Schroeer, Juergen M. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Suggests seven take-home experiments geared toward the topic of energy that can be utilized in large, general-education physics classes that do not include laboratory sessions. An appendix provides details for the experiment to measure the heat of fusion of water. (MDH)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Calorimeters, Energy, General Education
Swartz, Clifford; Friedman, Madeleine – 1987
Many educators feel that elementary school science programs should concentrate on phenomena and concepts that are literally tangible. This document serves as the teaching manual which accompanies the Capsela modular system of manipulative and motorized models. The experiments in the manual are intended to provide a structured approach to using the…
Descriptors: Electricity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Energy
