Force Diagrams — A Card Sort

One new change to my intro physics class this past school year was to replace the set of FBD practice problems with a card sort that would be done in groups. The card sort gives students a chance to practice FBDs with some scaffolding (especially choosing between options rather than creating everything from scratch), and… Read More Force Diagrams — A Card Sort

July 17, 2019 Kelly O'Shea3 Comments

Problem Solving Lab Stations for Balanced Forces

In refreshing the design of my 10th grade Physics course, one thing I have been attempting to do is find new ways to replace worksheets or problem sets with different sorts of activities, especially ones that promote more group work and discourse within groups. (See kinematics card sort, momentum card sort.) For my Balanced Forces… Read More Problem Solving Lab Stations for Balanced Forces

June 28, 2018 Kelly O'Shea5 Comments