Re: [Phys-L] labs/projects

[brian whatcott <betwys1@sbcglobal.net>]

Far too literal I know: but using blocks to provide a slope of known 
angle is rather difficult to arrange.
Here is one arrangement - the sine bar. (A slide show)

<https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/technical/measurement/msr2202/sine-bar>

Brian W



On 8/31/2018 12:31 PM, Anthony Lapinski wrote:
> The question came from a biology teacher here, thinking about projects,
> group work, and collaborative learning.
>
> In my physics classes, kids struggle with how to "figure things out." A
> classic example is my acceleration lab. Kids work in pairs and get a track,
> 4 bricks, and a toy car. Have to measure acc times for 10, 20 and 30
> degrees. How to increase the angle using the bricks? Many kids, even my
> brightest, can't figure out how to manipulate/rotate the bricks to elevate
> the track. Unfortunately, growing up with smartphones has not helped kids
> become problem solvers for lifelong learning.