#iteachphysics Archive
Bi-weekly professional development Twitter chat for physics teachers
Saturday April 15, 2017
10:00 AM EDT
participatechat
Apr 15 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#iteachphysics
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/VkEwl4yKm4
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Good moring and welcome to this weeks
#iteachphysics
chat
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Good moring and welcome to this weeks
#iteachphysics
chat
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:01 AM EDT
This week
#iteachphysics
has 2 guest respondents: Dr Meera Chandrasekhar
@meeraphysics
1/2
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:01 AM EDT
This week
#iteachphysics
has 2 guest respondents: Dr Meera Chandrasekhar
@meeraphysics
1/2
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:01 AM EDT
and Dr Dorina Kotzin
@dorinakosztin
, both from
@Mizzou
#iteachphysics
2/2
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:01 AM EDT
and Dr Dorina Kotzin
@dorinakosztin
, both from
@Mizzou
#iteachphysics
2/2
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:02 AM EDT
Today they'll lead
#iteachphysics
through a disucssion of "Physics First"
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:02 AM EDT
Today they'll lead
#iteachphysics
through a disucssion of "Physics First"
nuclear94
Apr 15 @ 10:02 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Jeff Terry from
@IIT_Science
is here. I teach grad and UG physics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:02 AM EDT
Today they'll lead
#iteachphysics
through a disucssion of "Physics First"
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:02 AM EDT
Today they'll lead
#iteachphysics
through a disucssion of "Physics First"
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:03 AM EDT
Please check out the website for their program, which they'll be discussing today
https://t.co/JyXwnzF24q
#iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:03 AM EDT
Please check out the website for their program, which they'll be discussing today
https://t.co/q0xamygvBk
#iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:04 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
@meeraphysics
is the Curators' Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy
@Mizzou
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:04 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
@meeraphysics
is the Curators' Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy
@Mizzou
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:04 AM EDT
Where she does work in teacher preparation & PD as well as condensed matter physics
https://t.co/DJ1VAY7Mhw
#iteachphysics
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:04 AM EDT
Where she does work in teacher preparation & PD as well as condensed matter physics
https://t.co/BBtJPf1C59
#iteachphysics
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:05 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
@dorinakosztin
is Teaching Professor & Associate Chair,
@Mizzou
physics dept
https://t.co/S8jAwkZCms
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:05 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
@dorinakosztin
is Teaching Professor & Associate Chair,
@Mizzou
physics dept
https://t.co/hzWrzFKehQ
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:05 AM EDT
Because we have a lot to get to today I'm going to quickly get to the first Q
#iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:05 AM EDT
Because we have a lot to get to today I'm going to quickly get to the first Q
#iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:06 AM EDT
But as I do that let's do a roll call. Pls tell us were you teach and what level of students
#Iteachphysics
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:06 AM EDT
But as I do that let's do a roll call. Pls tell us were you teach and what level of students
#Iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:06 AM EDT
Or if you here just to learn the benefits of
#iteachphysics
that's great too. We're happy you've joined us
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:06 AM EDT
Or if you here just to learn the benefits of
#iteachphysics
that's great too. We're happy you've joined us
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:06 AM EDT
Please remember to include the hashtag
#iteachphysics
in all your tweets
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:06 AM EDT
Please remember to include the hashtag
#iteachphysics
in all your tweets
tbnbyu
Apr 15 @ 10:07 AM EDT
Coupled pendulum light show
@B_D_Patchett
@UVU
#aaptUtahIdahoSection
#demoshow
@AAPTHQ
#iteachphysics
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:07 AM EDT
Thanks
@meeraphysics
and
@dorinakosztin
for joining
#iteachphysics
today
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:07 AM EDT
Thanks
@meeraphysics
and
@dorinakosztin
for joining
#iteachphysics
today
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:07 AM EDT
Good morning to you too and to all our
#iteachphysics
colleagues.
In reply to @BlackPhysicists
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:07 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: Can you overview what 'Physics First' actually means for students, teachers, schools, administrators and parents?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:07 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: Can you overview what 'Physics First' actually means for students, teachers, schools, administrators and parents?
tbnbyu
Apr 15 @ 10:08 AM EDT
Help Ss translate circuit drawings into circuits Clark Snelgrove
@BYU_CPMS
#aaptUtahIdahoSection
#demoshow
@AAPTHQ
#iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:08 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: Thank you for inviting Dorina and me to the twitter chat
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:08 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: Physics First (PF) means that physics is taught first in high school, before chemistry and biology +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:09 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: The major change is that with PF, ALL students take a physics course, rather than have Phys as an elective +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:09 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: 9th grade physics (hereafter called PF) should be taught using research-based inquiry and modeling pedagogies
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:09 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: Students discover physics through hands-on activities, learn to think about and discuss science
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:09 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: Instead of relying on math to explain physics, pictorial, graphical and verbal representations are prevalent in PF +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:10 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q1: Schools and administrators must choose appropriate curriculum and qualified teachers for PF (MC and DK tweeting together)
tbnbyu
Apr 15 @ 10:10 AM EDT
Water bottle with holes doesn't leak when thrown Duane Merrill
@BYU_CPMS
#aaptUtahIdahoSection
#demoshow
@AAPTHQ
#iteachphysics
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:11 AM EDT
#michigan
, 9-12, 2YC, & Univ.,
#iteachphysics
,
#iteachastronomy
,
#iteachforensicscience
,
#iteachphysicalscience4ElementaryTeachers
In reply to @BlackPhysicists
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:12 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-1: If Physics First is a high school curriculum strategy, are there still implications for the middle school curriculum?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:12 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-1: If Physics First is a high school curriculum strategy, are there still implications for the middle school curriculum?
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:12 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: That is, is there a different preparation Physics First depends on re 6-8th grade science?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:12 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: That is, is there a different preparation Physics First depends on re 6-8th grade science?
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:13 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-1: it is helpful for students to learn graphing and calculating the slope of a line in 8th grade +
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:13 AM EDT
Everyone please feel free to chime in at anytime and ask questions, make comments, etc Just remember to include the ht
#iteachphysics
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:13 AM EDT
Everyone please feel free to chime in at anytime and ask questions, make comments, etc Just remember to include the ht
#iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:13 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-1: They also learn these skills in PF. Pre-algebra in 8th grade is helpful and PF works well with 9th grade algebra+
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:13 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-1: Students who take algebra in 8th and geometry in 9thcan comfortably take an honors PF class +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:14 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-1: The mathematical thinking that comes with an algebra class helps as much as knowing algebra itself
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:16 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q3-1: How does Physics First support the
#NGSS
?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:16 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q3-1: How does Physics First support the
#NGSS
?
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:16 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: Prep: Introducing aspects of PF pedagogy and process skills helps – such as graphing, critical skills, analysis +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:16 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: for sure, get away from memorizing facts, even if content is more descriptive than quantitative +
andreperryedu
Apr 15 @ 10:16 AM EDT
I love this concept. How has it impacted overall enrollment in upper level math and elective physics?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @meeraphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:16 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: I also checked with our local school district Science coordinator, Mike Szydlowski on this +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:16 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: he thought middle schools often struggle to catch up with content not covered in elementary +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:17 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: state testing in middle school, and NGSS apply pressure on science content +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:17 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q2-2: thus bringing students up to speed on critical thinking and solving problems helps align with NGSS and PF (end 2-2)
tbnbyu
Apr 15 @ 10:17 AM EDT
Syzygy & Aug. solar eclipse by Kevin "The Dark Ranger" Poe kicking off
#aaptUtahIdahoSection
@AAPTHQ
#iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:20 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
4-1: Please tell us about your NSF funded project. What were the outcomes and lessons learned?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:20 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
4-1: Please tell us about your NSF funded project. What were the outcomes and lessons learned?
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:20 AM EDT
This is a major problem that we must address as a nation. It has snowballing effect that is undermining our
#education
system.
#iteachphysics
In reply to @meeraphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:20 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
on a district level schools have found an increase in upper level enrollment - not aware of large scale studies (Perry)
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:21 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4: First round was state funded, second was NSF (2009-15). Total of 120 teachers from 53 MO districts took PD +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:22 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4: NSF project was 10 weeks of PD over 3 summers, leadership, content, pedagogy, mentoring during school year +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:22 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4: PF enrollment in MO increased from 300 students in 2006 to 17,000 in 2014. 13,000 are from those 53 districts +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:22 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4: a byproduct was a PF curriculum, tested by teachers, currently published as a digital app called Exploring Physics App
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:25 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-2: What kind of continuing ed & PD must HS teachers commit to in order to switch to the Physics First strategy
In reply to @meeraphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:25 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-2: What kind of continuing ed & PD must HS teachers commit to in order to switch to the Physics First strategy?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:25 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-2: What kind of continuing ed & PD must HS teachers commit to in order to switch to the Physics First strategy?
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:26 AM EDT
Did you or one of your colleagues who participated in this prof present about it at one of the
@AAPTHQ
national conferences?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @meeraphysics, @AAPTHQ
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:26 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-2: Depends on content and pedagogy preparation. Ideally, about 5-6 weeks, if neither is familiar+
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:26 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: What resources are available from you to help teachers with PD, didactics, assessment etc?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:26 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: What resources are available from you to help teachers with PD, didactics, assessment etc?
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:26 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-2: If content is familiar, or if content help is available in school, a smaller time frame is adequate
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:28 AM EDT
ICYMI check out this video on 'Physics First' with
@meeraphysics
#iteachphysics
https://t.co/F5duYzhWRa
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:28 AM EDT
ICYMI check out this video on 'Physics First' with
@meeraphysics
#iteachphysics
https://t.co/Pkt5UWCzF9
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:29 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: our website
https://t.co/gRIa6FaNz1
has several details on the structure and results of our PD program +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:30 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: Our new EPApp distills input from teachers over 10 years, covers 2 electricity units and 6 mechanics units +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:30 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: the 6 mechanics units cover a year of PF with hands-on labs, reading pages, practice problems, simulations +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:30 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: EPApp captures the inquiry- and modeling-pedagogy with built-in discussion and hands-on activities +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:31 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: EPApp has teacher resources to make pedagogy implementation easier +
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:31 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q4-3: EPApp functions as an all-in-one workbook, lab book, and textbook.
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:32 AM EDT
If a St takes PF during their 9th grade, wouldn’t that reduce their chances of taking higher level
#physics
classes?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @meeraphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:33 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Was a concern of 12th grade teachers, but was unfounded. Many schools have seen increase in 12th gd physics enrollment
In reply to @MrLeNadj
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:34 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q5: Do you have data on whether or not Physics First students take more science classes later in HS 1/2
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:34 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q5: Do you have data on whether or not Physics First students take more science classes later in HS 1/2
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:35 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q5 2/2 or are more prone to major in a STEM field in college? Or are more 'college ready' in general?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:35 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q5 2/2 or are more prone to major in a STEM field in college? Or are more 'college ready' in general?
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:36 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q5: college data has been hard to capture. Students take other science courses inbetween so PF effect is not clean
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:37 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q5 2/2: hard to quantify
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:37 AM EDT
There are a few reports of PF's positive impact on math ed Physics First: Impact on SAT Math Scores
https://t.co/xOZslTCuQB
#iteachphysics
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:37 AM EDT
There are a few reports of PF's positive impact on math ed Physics First: Impact on SAT Math Scores
https://t.co/kdCV6TMrvv
#iteachphysics
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:39 AM EDT
So, how would one “sell” the value of PF then to Ss, parents, admins, and even teachers?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @meeraphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:39 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Taylor from BSCS has a paper that shows that PF with some algebra positively impacts math scores
In reply to @iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:40 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Ss are MUCH better prepared for Chem, Bio in HS. Process & analytical skills are better developed
In reply to @MrLeNadj
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:43 AM EDT
Were there measurable effects that our
#science
colleagues in these fields can refer to or witness first hand?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @meeraphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:43 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Just to be clear PF is not dichotomous w/
#modphys
, the
#NGSS
, standards based grading or any other progressive strategy?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:43 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Just to be clear PF is not dichotomous w/
#modphys
, the
#NGSS
, standards based grading or any other progressive strategy?
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:43 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Is that fair to say?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:43 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Is that fair to say?
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:45 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-1:
@NABSE_org
endorsed Physics First as a solution to the 'opportunity to learn' problem.
https://t.co/KpeZ2QmEOu
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:45 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-1:
@NABSE_org
endorsed Physics First as a solution to the 'opportunity to learn' problem.
https://t.co/AoBy7q8eyx
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:46 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
PF is usually classical physics - needed before
#modphys
.
In reply to @iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:46 AM EDT
Only 27% of African American HS students take a course in physics
#iteachphysics
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:46 AM EDT
Only 27% of African American HS students take a course in physics
#iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:47 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-2: What can politicians, school boards, and other NGOs do to help spread the word re benefits of Physics First?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:47 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-2: What can politicians, school boards, and other NGOs do to help spread the word re benefits of Physics First?
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:47 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-1: Agreed – PF democratizes the learning of physics for all students.
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @NABSE_org
nuclear94
Apr 15 @ 10:47 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
how does that affect the perception that chemistry which covers modern phys is more interesting?
In reply to @meeraphysics, @iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:47 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-2: School boards: start using appropriate curriculum for 9th grade physical science class +
In reply to @iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:48 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-2: Establish thinking processes and pedagogy, as well as mathematical thinking and multiple representations +
In reply to @iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:48 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-2: then make the transition to yearlong physics – it might seem less daunting at that point +
In reply to @iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:48 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-2: NGOs - support PD and hands-on materials and equipment, and expertise in content as needed +
In reply to @iteachphysics
nuclear94
Apr 15 @ 10:48 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
I still hate rolling balls down inclined planes.
#boring
In reply to @meeraphysics, @iteachphysics
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:48 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q6-2: politicians – if they demand higher standards, support PD. Recognize that NGSS was created to support learning.
In reply to @iteachphysics
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:50 AM EDT
What are we to do as a nation, to increase the
#physics
enrollment amongst our minority population? Would PF help? Any ideas?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:50 AM EDT
A PF curriculum w a SCALE-UP classroom design would be a powerful combination
https://t.co/fhuGT4Q1yq
#iteachphysics
@PaulCottlePhys
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:50 AM EDT
A PF curriculum w a SCALE-UP classroom design would be a powerful combination
https://t.co/4gBxBAvhOx
#iteachphysics
@PaulCottlePhys
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:51 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Definitely will. Have seen this in MO districts that are from all over the state
In reply to @MrLeNadj, @iteachphysics
MrLeNadj
Apr 15 @ 10:52 AM EDT
This is a bit concerning. If the Ss opt to not continue w/
#physics
later, they would miss out on
#modernphysics
,
#optics
,etc.
#iteachphysics
In reply to @meeraphysics, @iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:52 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q7: Who is the key decision maker in moving to PF, the teacher on the front line, dept head, principal, district leaders?
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:52 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q7: Who is the key decision maker in moving to PF, the teacher on the front line, dept head, principal, district leaders?
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:54 AM EDT
+
@PaulCottlePhys
has SCALE-UP ever been tried in a HS setting that you know of?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @PaulCottlePhys, @PaulCottlePhys
JVPhysics
Apr 15 @ 10:54 AM EDT
Who ever has control of the scheduling.
#iteachphysics
In reply to @BlackPhysicists
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:54 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Could be any of the above. Admin support is critical. Ts willingness to switch to PF also critical
In reply to @iteachphysics
nuclear94
Apr 15 @ 10:55 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
especially if only one physics class can be offered by a district
In reply to @MrLeNadj, @meeraphysics, @iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:55 AM EDT
Can you expand on that? Is that class scheduling on a day by day basis. Or course sequence scheduling, counseling & advising
#iteachphysics
In reply to @JVPhysics
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:57 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q8-1: There was recently some blowback re Physics First in a NJ school district.
https://t.co/9t5speF2h6
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:57 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q8-1: There was recently some blowback re Physics First in a NJ school district.
https://t.co/wbSyxrGM21
PaulCottlePhys
Apr 15 @ 10:57 AM EDT
Hullo
#iteachphysics
! Yes in a few places. We are setting up 30-seat SCALE-UP room in local HS with D-shaped tables to best use space.
In reply to @BlackPhysicists
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:58 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q8-2 What advice would you give to those parents, teachers and administrators
https://t.co/cyTXaDaJle
iteachphysics
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:58 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
Q8-2 What advice would you give to those parents, teachers and administrators
https://t.co/Zel15Yzl4g
PaulCottlePhys
Apr 15 @ 10:58 AM EDT
#iteachphysics
PaulCottlePhys
Apr 15 @ 10:58 AM EDT
Picture of D-shaped tables
https://t.co/Vk1CceVK1n
In reply to @BlackPhysicists
BlackPhysicists
- Moderator
Apr 15 @ 10:59 AM EDT
Thanks Paul. Do you know if those will be Physics First classrooms?
#iteachphysics
In reply to @PaulCottlePhys
meeraphysics
Apr 15 @ 10:59 AM EDT
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Q8-1: important to recognize that physics has been the boogeyman in everydayspeak. Fear of physics is a real thing +
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Apr 15 @ 11:00 AM EDT
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