More Pearls = More Science Fun
It was interesting to see how this coin got stuck in “mid-air” – actually it was mid-water… You can do lots of interesting experiments with this simple equipment.
Category: Teacher Education
Attracting Girls to Physics: A Canadian perspective
In a few short days I will be flying to Cape Town, South Africa to attend the 4h International Conference on Women in Physics organized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics. It is a very special opportunity… Read moreAttracting Girls to Physics: A Canadian perspective
A Cool Science Demo for 1 Canadian Dollar
Being a physics teachers changes you. I think even when you are not teaching, somewhere in the back of your mind, you keep thinking about it. It became apparent to me when I entered a dollar store (a place frequently… Read moreA Cool Science Demo for 1 Canadian Dollar
ActiveTextbook: Adding interactivity to your materials
Today I had a chance to preview a very interesting software produced by the Evident Point software company right here in Vancouver. The software is called ActiveTextbook. It allows a teacher to convert his or her materials into interactive courses… Read moreActiveTextbook: Adding interactivity to your materials
Energy Theatre by the Seattle Pacific University PER Group
I wanted to put a short comment on the presentation by Dr. Hunter Close from the Seattle Pacific University that I just listened to. Hunter spoke on how they use the idea of kinestetic representation to help middle school teachers… Read moreEnergy Theatre by the Seattle Pacific University PER Group
Foundations and Frontiers of Science PER Regional Conference
I feel very fortunate to be able to attend the Foundations and Frontiers of Physics Education Research Regional Conference organized by our colleagues from the Washington State. The conference has 40 participants from Washington, BC, Oregon, Colorado and Idaho. The… Read moreFoundations and Frontiers of Science PER Regional Conference
International Women’s Day Centenary (1911-2011)
I know I am a few days late, as the Women’s Day was on March 8, yet it is an interesting link from NSERC… Click here. A recent study by the UBC Faculty Association shows that the issue has not… Read moreInternational Women’s Day Centenary (1911-2011)
How a Reactor Shuts Down and What Happens in a Meltdown
Like many of us, I am trying to follow up on what is happening in Japan. I am so sorry for the people in Japan. What a disaster! It is amazing how well Japan is prepared for it, yet, the… Read moreHow a Reactor Shuts Down and What Happens in a Meltdown
The Aha Moment about Asking Science Questions
Today we had a very interesting discussion in my elementary science methods class. We discussed how conceptual multiple choice questions can be used in an elementary classroom (K-8). Initially, the students were vehemently opposed to multiple choice questions. Most of… Read moreThe Aha Moment about Asking Science Questions
33rd UBC Physics Olympics
On Saturday, March 11, two UBC departments in two different Faculties: Physics and Astronomy (Faculty of Science) and Curriculum and Pedagogy (Faculty of Education) collaborated to host the 33rd UBC Physics Olympics. More than 350 students from 55 schools all… Read more33rd UBC Physics Olympics