Check Out These Cool Science, Technology, & Education Sites
Accessible on the syllabus page for each of my courses are many content specific websites
Tom Henderson is a physics teacher who has developed an amazing physics tutorial site. This is a must see for all physics students!
Physic Videos Kahn Academy: 100s of YouTube videos explaining all physics & math concepts
Numerous questions are answered. (good suggestion from Hannah Edwards, thanks Hannah)
Hyperphysics: Georgia State Univ Uses conceptual maps to illustrate physics concepts covered in my class. Lots of info!
Need I say more?
Fendt's Physics Java Applets tons of interactive applets
Check it out.
A terrific site to search topics of physics.
Steve Spangler's Science Cool Science Experiments, explanations, & videos
Check out your favorite sport to gain a new perspective of it.
This site gives you access to thousands of physics resources!
Great website with tutorials on many of our physics topics
 
really cool interactive java applets
lesson plans, activities, labs, & explanations for physics concepts: searchable by topic
lots of info on education, jobs, applications, links ect
University of Scotland: Famous Curves Applets Click on the name of a curve to experiment with some of its associated curves.ppleets associated with everytype of possible curve
   
   
 
Great Science Sites
Astronomy Picture of the Day NASA: Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Stars, Constellations, Planets & more Univ. of Wisconsin Astronomy Department.
   
   
 
Significant Figures
Michigan State Univ. Learning Online A practice for sig figs
Dr. Morgan of Univ. of S. Carolina A terrific tutorial for sig figs
Perdue Univ. ...Chemistry Dept Another terrific tutorial for sig figs
Professor Ladon of Towson University A great explanation and example of the importance of the use of significant figures
Great Site A great explanation and example of the importance of the use of significant figures
Clemson Univ...Physics Tutorials Great Examples, Rules, and explanations
Chem Team Sig Fig Rules Great Examples, Rules, and explanations
A Significant Figures Calculator Plug in a number and it will tell you how many significant figures it has!!!!!
 
Scientific Notation
Perdue Univ....Chemistry Dept A tutorial for scientific notation & sig figs
Univ. Of Maryland..Astronomy Dept. A tutorial for scientific notation with practice and answers
Tutorial on Addtion, Subtraction, Multiplication , & Division with exponents A tutorial on the math basics when using scientific notation
Univ. Of Maryland..Astronomy Dept. Awesome practice webpage with all the answers!
 
Inquiry-Based Lessons
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Website Description
Emints: Teaching Tips on Inquiry Lessons This site includes professional development programs developed by teachers collaborating with the University of Missouri.
University of Michigan: School of Education This is the University of Michigan's education site. It includes their description of an inquiry and constructivist approach to the teaching of science.
New YorkCity's PBS station: WNET Thirteen: Concept to Classroom Series This New York City public broadcasting station has an education online service that has numerous resources for teachers, parents, and students. It is called Concept to Classroom. Click on Inquiry-based Learning. Or search the other informative workshops.
 
 

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