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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

ED Surge

Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. They also set up a randomized controlled trial, which is designed to measure whether the intervention worked and changed science learning and achievement, Schneider says.

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Wherefore Art Thou, Physics Teacher?

National Science Foundation

Although it is perhaps a bit peculiar to apply Shakespeare to physics teaching career contemplations, the notoriously misinterpreted question of “ Wherefore art thou ?” We believe it is vital to scrutinize the “wherefores” of successful physics teachers, in both the classic meaning ( why teach physics?) 2021; Shah-Amoah 2020).

Physics 52
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Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics

Futurum

Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics. Dr Daniel Terno and his team at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, are building a framework of characteristics that can be used to search for black holes in the Universe, but their findings may challenge our understanding of the fundamental laws of physics.

Physics 68
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Measure me up! A cross-curricular and multicultural approach to STEM through measurements

Scientix

Achievements So far, we have accomplished four mobilities with students, as well as one teacher training mobility. They participated in a workshop about physics and chemistry. They manufactured soap in a chemistry workshop. We have great expectations to achieve all of our goals by the end of 2023.

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Getting Older Students Excited About Science Class

Teach Hub

For example, a physics engineering challenge like designing a machine or device can help demonstrate the application of physics in engineering. For example, try connecting chemistry to real life by simply demonstrating the reaction of baking soda and vinegar, which produces carbon dioxide, causing a volcano eruption.

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

Futurum

COMPOSITE – a material made from two materials with different physical and chemical properties. To discover these properties, scientists ‘test materials to destruction’ – they deliberately break the material and record the force needed to achieve this. The microstructure of a material affects its physical behaviour,” explains Chris.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

Futurum

It includes support for increased physical activity, as well as optional support to help with taking medication.” They also performed moderate-intensity physical activity for an average of 43 minutes more per week.” Results The principles of the MSLP are now well-established and have been tested in many studies. “In