8E30.40 - Using Space to Teach Physics

Code Number:
8E30.40
Demo Title:
Using Space to Teach Physics
Condition:
Excellent
Area of Study:
Astronomy
References:
  • Shannon D. Willoughby, Bahereh A. Samie, Janelle M. Bailey, Rebecca E. Vieyra, Ramon E. Lopez, "Not Quite Like the Movies: Teaching the Realities of Space Exploration", TPT, Vol. 60, #8, Nov. 2022, p. 708.
  • Vida Kariž Merhar, Rok Capuder, Timotej Maroševič, Sonja Artač, Alenka Mozer, and Maja Štekovič, "Vič Goes to Near Space", TPT, Vol. 54, #8, Nov. 2016, p. 482.
  • Paul Hewitt, "Answer to April Figuring Physics Question", TPT, Vol. 54, #5, May 2016, p. 276.
  • Mark Denny, "Weather Balloon Ascent Rate", TPT, Vol. 54, #5, May 2016, p. 268.
  • B. N. Fong, J. T. Kennon, and E. Roberts, "Integrating BalloonSAT and Atmospheric Dynamic Concepts into the Secondary Classroom", TPT, Vol. 54, #5, May 2016, p. 264.
  • Lukas Schellenberg, "Revisiting Smartphone Astronomy", TPT, Vol. 53, #1, Jan 2015, p. 4.
  • Marcus Meißner and Hendrik Haertig, "Smartphone Astronomy", TPT, Vol. 52, #7, Oct. 2014, p. 440.
  • David P. Stern, "Using Space to Teach Physics", TPT, Vol. 37, #2, Feb. 1999, p. 102.
  • John P. Cise, "# 2 - Current Space & Astronomy Events Which Help Teach Physics", AAPT 2017 Cincinnati Summer Meeting.

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