Flipping the physics sequence

[Art Hobson <ahobson@COMP.UARK.EDU>]

Owen von Kugelgen askes about putting light and waves before mechanics in a
conceptual physics course.  If I recall correctly, the old editions (not
the more recent editions) of the PSSC physics textbook does exactly this.
- Art Hobson

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Date:    Wed, 12 Jul 2000 13:37:53 -0400
From:    Owen von Kugelgen <KUGELGEN@AOL.COM>
Subject: Flipping the physics sequence

We are considering flipping the sequence of our conceptual physics course
(highschool, 9th grade, using Hewitt's book).  The flip would mean we cover
light and waves before mechanics.  Are any of you doing this?  If so, we
would love to hear from you.
Has it worked for you?
Potential problems/pitfalls?
Recommendations?

Thanks,
Owen v.K.
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Art Hobson, Physics, U Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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