Physics

Welcome to Physics!
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Useful Web Sites

 * Online Videos for using and accessing myNelson Resources **

There are several PD videos posted at @http://www.nelson.com/onsciencepd. The videos are intended for use by both teachers and students. Teachers can share the link with students to help them learn to use the resources as well and then you don't have to spend as much time teaching the how to's of the online interface.

Notre Dame - 11U Physics Simulations []

Notre Dame - 12U Physics Simulations [] -free resources including DVDs, teacher resources, cartoon animations, etc. || @http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Outreach/ ||
 * || @http://www.physicsclassroom.com/ ||
 * **2D Radiation Simulation** - this is really cool! || @http://www.shintakelab.com/en/enEducationalSoft.htm ||
 * **MineCraft Physics** - using the video game to study acceleration || @http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/02/minecraft-physics/ ||
 * Neat Video on **Slinky Experiment** - what happens when you drop a stretched slinky? What happens when you drop it with a tennis balls? || @http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2011/09/26/slinky-drop-physics/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BadAstronomyBlog+%28Bad+Astronomy%29 ||
 * **The Perimeter Institute**
 * e.g. Alice and Bob animations explaining some basic concepts - these are great! || @http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Outreach/Alice_and_Bob_in_Wonderland/Alice_and_Bob_in_Wonderland/ ||
 * **How the Brain Works (PBS)** || [] ||
 * Use of technology, Google Earth and inquiry-based labs around energy sources || @http://bit.ly/noZ0ER ||
 * **Quantum Levitation Video** || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws6AAhTw7RA&feature=youtube_gdata_player ||

-as presented by Roberto Lorusso at STAO 2009 || @http://fc.ldcsb.on.ca/~r.lorusso/stao/STAO/STAO_2009_-_Roberto_LoRusso.html ||
 * Optics Demos and Activities

Exploring 'extreme' physics with an inexpensive plastic toy popper
"This article describes an activity that can be performed with an inexpensive plastic toy popper. The activity builds skill at analysing motion and results in the calculation of a surprisingly extreme acceleration." @http://iopscience.iop.org/0031-9120/43/5/004?fromSearchPage=true

This link http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2011/11/science-education-prize-goes-to-open-source-physics.ars will lead you to a story about an award winning resources for physical sciences: Open Source Physics “simulation software on a wide variety of topics in the physical sciences (including astronomy), accompanied by guides and lesson plans that help integrate it into the classroom.”

Sony has unveiled a paper-powered battery prototype in Japan (Dec 21, 2011 c/o BBC News). @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16288107

Plugging gadgets into a socket in the wall, or loading them with batteries - or maybe even unfurling a solar panel - is how most of us think of getting electricity. But what about plugging them into your body? Read More
 * Via BBC News**

Shared Files
-free online Virtual Lab -used to introduce the relationship Q = mcT in SPH3U or SCH4U ||  ||
 * **Investigating Heat Transfer between Metals and Water**

The Perimeter Institute has developed a number of resources to help teach modern physics concepts found in curriculum expectations from grade 9 science to grade 12 physics. These resources are being presented in workshops across Ontario. Participating teachers will explore ways to introduce their classes to topics such as dark matter, quantum physics and relativity. Each teacher will each receive a copy of the resource package which will include a video, hands-on activities, worksheets, and extra background information. If you wish to attend an upcoming session, please email Roberta Tevlin ** roberta@tevlin.ca ** to reserve a spot and ensure that sufficient materials are available. If there is no workshop near you, let Roberta know and maybe something can be arranged. @http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/
 * // Free Teaching Resources for Modern Physics //**