Improving Science Education for Non-Scientists

Presentation at NCUR 99, University of Rochester

April 8, 1999



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Table of Contents

Title Page

Improving Science Education for Non-Scientists

Science Education for Non-Scientists

The Rochester Curriculum

(Co-) Principle Investigators

Project Funding

Science Clusters Developed

Physics by Inquiry

Physics By Inquiry: The Classroom

Physics by Inquiry Classroom Official Opening: 1/19/98

Physics by Inquiry: Syllabus

Physics by Inquiry: Syllabus (cont.)

Scientific Graphs: Reproducing Motion

Scientific Graphs: Reproducing Motion

Measuring Velocity

Average Velocity and Instantaneous Velocity

Smart Pulleys

Smart Pulleys

The Scientific Method: The Atwood Machine

The Scientific Method: The Atwood Machine (cont.)

Studying Collisions Hands-On

Results of Hands-On Collisions

What is the difference between full and empty cans?

What is next? Linear Momentum and Rocket Propulsion!

Physics by Inquiry Conclusions

Author: Frank L. H. Wolfs

Email: wolfs@nsrl.rochester.edu

Home Page: http://teacher.nsrl.rochester.edu/