Hands-On-Physics

PROJECT INFORMATION



Hands-On-Physics

Hands On Physics represents a novel approach to learning science that responds to the new standards by providing a rich, inquiry-based approach. This physics course features a sequence of hands-on investigations that involve building sophisticated experiments out of inexpensive apparatus. This course should be a refreshing alternative to any standard physics course at the high school or college level. Our immediate goal is to develop and disseminate physics material for technical programs at the high school and college level that is adapted to the needs of students preparing for advanced technical careers. We are responding to the needs of these students by being heavily experimental, project-oriented, technological, low-cost, practical to implement, and effective for all students. We see these characteristics as valuable for all students. Our long-term goal is to develop an approach to experimental science that is effective over the network in a broad range of settings.
The project is funded by the National Science Foundation from the Advanced Technological Education program. It is based on work initiated by Professor John King at MIT and now an integral part of physics teaching at MIT, Cal Tech, and Harvard. John King and Robert Tinker are co-principal investigators with Hilton Abbott and Bruce Seiger. The project began work in January, 1995 and has been tested in draft form during the 1995-6 and 1996-7 academic years. Additional development will lead to extended field tests.


Intro Electronics || Intro Mechanics || Advanced Mechanics || Heat & Temperature || Sound