Re: Physics First Content (refocus)

[SSHS KPHOX <kphox@MAIL.CCSD.K12.CO.US>]

PHYS-L@lists.nau.edu writes:
> Hugh Haskel wrote:
>
> * * begin quote * *
> Think of the poor biology profs who have had this problem for
> years--they get all these stude

This group is amazing! It took exactly 3 replies to have the subject  and
content be unrelated to the original question. Do we not know how to
change the subject heading in our posts?

The post leading to Dr Lederman's article was useful, thanks for that. The
posting on keeping the kids who want to be doctors on the route to Physics
is on its way to the counseling center. Thanks.  However.......

My issue/problem is that in the great state of Colorado, our sophomores
will be tested in March (2004) on topics to include Earth and Space
Science, Life Science and Physical Science (topics taken from Physics and
Chemistry). Our politicians have decided this and are well entrenched.

We offer a freshman class called Introduction to Physical and Earth
Science. It is not Physics First but there is some Physics.  To meet the
needs of the political environment and the philosophical movement. What is
a curriculum planner to do?

So help me decide the essential physics that must be in the introductory
class.

Thanks

Ken Fox
Science Department Coordinator
IB Physics Teacher
Smoky Hill High School
Aurora, CO
kfox@mail.ccsd.k12.co.us

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