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Three Fun Physics Experiments You Can Do with Kids

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When more children hear the word, “physics,” there may be a disassociation with the word, fun. However, the principles of physics, like science, are applied in our everyday living. Physics for children can be playful, entertaining, and budget-friendly. These physics experiments will show you how. What is Physics?

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POTU Evolution Part 1: From California to Rio Americano

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We plan to launch our Physics of the Universe (POTU) course in 2021-22. Physics of the Universe is the physics portion of the three-course model for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) implementation. California is where I live and work; Rio Americano High School is where I've taught physics since 1986.

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

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COMPOSITE – a material made from two materials with different physical and chemical properties. A material’s chemical properties are equally important. Expertise in physics and chemistry is needed to explore material properties, while engineering skills are needed to manufacture and test materials. STRUCTURE AND SCALE.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

STEM Sport

As winter begins, keeping kids both physically and mentally active becomes a challenging task for parents and educators. The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen! This activity demonstrates key chemistry concepts and introduces hands-on learning concepts to students.

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Top tips for engaging your STEM students

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growing plants), chemistry (e.g., performing chemical reactions) and physics (e.g., Mathematics teachers teach mathematics in classrooms, chemistry teachers teach chemistry in labs, and PE teachers teach sports on the playing field. Or physics with music , to explore the frequency and pitch of sounds?

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Grades 7-12: Sign Up by Feb. 15 for MIT’s Spring (Virtual) HSSP, Saturdays, Feb. 26-Apr. 2

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All online registrations completed by February 15 will be considered equally in the course-assignment lottery, and registrations after that will be taken first-come/first-served. Physics of Light: Theory and Experiments. Lab Techniques in Chemistry. Introduction to Epidemiology. A Practical Guide to Quantum Computing.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. The future of science lies in embracing diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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