I know "Physics First" (in 9th or 10th grade, before chemistry and biology
in the HS curriculum) has been discussed for years in various venues.
Does this PHYS-L list have a consensus opinion about the desirability of
this "reform"?
Is there any data to show that the colleges would receive either more or
better prepared physics (or science) students if the high schools did
"physics first"?
Is there any data to show that people who had "physics first" are better,
more educated, contributing members of society?
Are there any reasons a physics teacher such as myself would advocate
_against_ "physics first" (i.e., what are the disadvantages)?