Re: Conceptual Physics Websites/Help

zodea

Posted on 12/31/11

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First and foremost is physicsclassroom.com specifically the
Minds on Physics Modules. It costs $50 dollars a year for full
access to the teacher materials (I might look into that for
next year... the cost is new). However I still use the Minds
on Physics in the classroom. Feel free to contact me if you
have questions.

What equipment do you have? I am doing electrostatics in my
general physics class when I get back. Materials for that are
very simple. Electricity needs little bulbs, holders and
batteries. I'll work on those ideas next.

If you can afford it I'd also check out
http://www.cstephenmurray.com/newmaterials/index.htm for $85
dollars (Best money I have EVER spent) you can get his physics
materials with answer keys.

Good luck!
Zodea

On 12/30/11, Debbie wrote:
> Sorry for the crosspost.
>
> I'm teaching conceptual physics for the first time this
> year. I honestly don't feel qualified to teach it, but
> since no physical science teachers ever apply for our job
> openings, it's either me or nothing. Please don't fire back
> about not being qualified (I've seen it on some of the other
> chatboards) - I'm just being honest. I didn't have a choice
> in the matter.
>
> Does anybody know of any good websites/advice that may help
> me? I'd appreciate anything. Also, I have no supplies and
> no money to buy anything. If I don't buy it myself - I
> don't have it. I don't feel that I'm giving them enough
> "substance." I've had college physics, but it was my
> freshman year in college, many, many years ago. Please
> help! I need the most help in "electricity," but anything
> would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.

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