What is Physics?
The goal of Physics is for you to learn how to think.  Physics is just the context in which that learning happens. Your end goal is that you know how to solve problems when faced with situations for which you were not specifically prepared.  (Papert, 1988).

I describe my physics class as "a challenging, engaging and cortex-stimulating course that introduces you to physics concepts and the mathematics used in studying those concepts."  As part of the learning, students use a variety of learning tools: laboratory experiments, whiteboarding, video analysis, and modeling to develop their understanding of basic and advanced physics concepts.

Physics Activities

• Intro to Kinematics and Video Analysis

• Egg Drop Activity

• Vector Activity

• Free Body Diagram Photo Assignment

• Newton's Laws Video Analysis

• ​Newton's Laws Conceptual Questions

• Work Energy Video Analysis

• Newton II Rotation Activity

• Odd Squad Curriculum Challenge

• Xavier Riddle Curriculum Challenge

• Breakout Room Activity

• ​Breakout Room Rubric

Physics Labs

• Graphical Analysis of Motion Lab

• Free Fall Lab

• Projectile Motion Lab

• Crash Cart Cushion Lab

• Conservation of Energy Lab: Hot Wheels

• Skateboard/Newton's Laws Lab

• Momentum Lab

• Simple Harmonic Motion Lab