Several recent developments have stimulated a major revitalization of UIUC's introductory physics curriculum. Here are the details. Also includes references, previous presentations, and course outlines.
ICP21 is the Website for Introductory College Physics for the 21st Century which describes the new physics curriculum as well as information on workshops available to physics instructors.
A project to create well organized, digital collections of high quality educational materials in physics and astronomy. ComPADRE consists of focused collections of materials for specific courses or serving specific constituencies, with connections to a wide range of online digital resources including curricular materials, digital libraries, and online journals, user communities that participate in the development and operation of these collections.
Articles, essays, and problems designed for students to learn more about the importance of math in the study and application of physics.
Enables teachers of physics to share their skills and experience of making experiments work in the classroom.
A website aimed at those with an interest in the teaching and learning of physics in schools and colleges. The site provides visitors with information about the current activities of the IOP education department including details of forthcoming events, news about the institute’s latest curriculum development initiatives as well as providing access to a range of resources.
Discuss physics education and related topics that come up in discussions about physics.
Students will build small models of roller coasters that transport ball bearings. Students will compete for trophies. Site has full details.
Project to provide high quality free physics teaching materials to anyone who has access to the Internet. Similar to the “open source” concept for computer software. A cooperative building site for physics materials.
Plans to bring the excitement of physics to the public and inspire a new generation of scientists. Includes information about projects, events and Einstein, sources for teachers, downloads, international links and press room.
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