What is this session about Phenomena around the Earth-Sun system Simple measurements/observations with a sundial can tell us a lot about interesting phenomena A common misconception What is the reason for the seasons? Big ideas Measuring the circumference of the Earth What do we discuss in this session? Starting with simple observations, one can build… Continue reading Making a Sundial/Fun with Shadows
What is this session about Combining a variety of tools It is now possible to combine a variety of easily available tools to do conventional lab experiments more effectively (even at home) Smartphones, free software and spreadsheets A combination of tools can enable students to record and analyse data accurately and conveniently Transferable skills Once… Continue reading An experiment on RC circuits for lockdown times
What is this session about Vector algebra made interesting Concepts from vector algebra are introduced at the higher secondary level. If we show students how it helps answer some interesting questions from diverse fields, they will find it more interesting. Elegant solutions Vector algebra can lead us to short and elegant proofs/solutions, when used in… Continue reading Vector algebra: Some exciting applications
What is this session about Physics in the world around us How do we see the broader relevance of Physics concepts to the world around us? Connections within the sciences Can we blur the boundaries between disciplines and see how interrelated these fields are? Some key concepts in science How do we convey ideas in… Continue reading Using examples from Biology and Climate Science in a Physics classroom
What problems or questions in Physics or geometry can you pose based on this image?
What is this session about Scientifically rigorous experiments at home How could we do quantitative school science experiments at home with commonly available material? Connect everyday phenomena to school Physics Can we recognise and appreciate Physics phenomena at home? Can we pedagogize these, i.e. connect them to formal Physics? What do we discuss in this… Continue reading Physics at home
The Course A "proper" course in Thermal physics should ideally include labs based on (a) measurement of quantities ( eg: pressure, temperature, heat), (b) verification of physical laws (gas laws, isothermal and adiabatic processes) and (c)observation of new and interesting phenomena (Boltzmann distribution, Phase transitions). In the online version, we put together a kit with… Continue reading Kit experiments in Thermal Physics
The Course What is usually done in labs on campus. Rationale for doing certain things. The Kit Materials sent to each of the 20 students in the course in Jan 2021:2 hacksaw blades1 slinky2 rubber bands6m string3 springs Home kit-based experiments The kit sent was very simple. However, students were able to do expts on… Continue reading Kit experiments in Waves
Can science be taught without a hands-on or experimental component? During this unfortunate pandemic, science educators have faced this unique challenge and schools and colleges around the world scrambled to try and correct this gap in training: such as Simulations, home experiments, experimental kits. To make matters worse, a one-size-fits-all approach may not be feasible… Continue reading Kit Experiments: Overview
How do we support students' curiosity and help them advance their interest in learning science? What are some creative ways to teach Physics with inexpensive resources? How could we have a meaningful online engagement for teaching and learning science? Background of the workshop (an image related to online learning at home) Faculty members at Azim… Continue reading About the workshop
