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1 Engaging Students in Common Core Courses Arousing Their Interest and Managing Their Expectation Dr. NG, Yee Fai Physics Department * PHYS 1001 Physics and the Modern Society * PHYS 1005 Physics in Movies

2 1. Text: Quotations n Famous scientists words of wisdom could deepen the understanding of a subject. 2 We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. ~ Carl Sagan ( ) General Relativity Sagan-1.jpg

3 1. Text: Biographies n Give brief accounts of achievements and amusing anecdotes of physics giants. 3 n Help realize scientific developments. Sir Isaac Newton ( ) English physicist and mathematician. Isaac Newton was a contentious genius who made extraordinary strides in mathematics, General Relativity optics, mechanics and gravitational attraction. He invented calculus, explained the colors of the rainbow, and realized that the same gravitational force giving us weight also controls the movements of the Moon and planets.

4 1. Text: Wording n Keep concise and clear less is more. 4 From PHYS 1001 & PHYS 1005 lecture notes: n Provide Chinese translation for important technical terms: e.g., entropy ( 熵 ).

5 1. Text: Equations n Physics speaks in mathematics. 5 n Equations / formulae are inevitable. Exponential decay of radioactivity: dn dt = λn N dn t = λ dt N 0 N 0 N t lnn = λt N0 0 lnn lnn 0 = λ(t 0) ln N N 0 = λt N = N 0 e λt Optional derivation

6 2. Multimedia: Pictures n Let pictures tell the stories. 6 Mechanics The Universe Space_Shuttle_Columbia_launching.jpg Electromagnetism Waves 860/860/0907C013.jpg Nuclear Physics bomb_custom-7c2e8b0a67a15b6205a93525c71b6d6bd 4dd3512-s6-c10.jpg

7 2. Multimedia: Pictures 7 Energy Nanotechnology Relativity temperature_variation_with_the_lt_stm/pic/ temperature_variation_with_the_lt_stm_1_300.jpg Optics Quantum Physics

8 2. Multimedia: Pictures n Illustrative figures help understand textual materials. 8 From publishers: Home-brewed: Mechanics Physics / 1 st edition / James S. Walker / 2014 / Pearson (Schematic heat engine) From PHYS 1005 lecture notes (Parabolic trajectory of bombs)

9 2. Multimedia: Pictures n Learn in a funny way with cartoons. 9 UDulWHRDydI/AAAAAAAAAfg/ blnom4uz3rs/s1600/x-ray.jpg Scan from: Introducing Quantum Theory: A Graphic Guide to Science's Most Puzzling Discovery / J.P. McEvoy & Oscar Zarate

10 2. Multimedia: Animation n Help depicting dynamic processes. Volume varying with pressure: Newton s cradle in action: 10 Boyles_Law_animated.gif Operating nuclear reactor:

11 2. Multimedia: Simulation n Study in an interactive way. 11 n Grasp abstract concepts in a lively way. Motion of stars around a suspected black hole: Real-time effects upon changing parameters:

12 2. Multimedia: Video & Audio n Most effective in drawing students attention. 12 n Duration: < 2 minutes / clip. Movies: TV programs: Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005) (Unnecessary banking of starfighters in outer space) FaZw3I Japanese-style tug-of-war (Equal & opposite action & reaction)

13 2. Multimedia: Video & Audio n Illustrate scientifically correct / incorrect concepts. 13 Cartoons: News: Mr. Bean (Van de Graaff electrostatic generator) TVB News at 6:30 [ Oxford s ( 牛津 ) Laws vs. Newton s ( 牛頓 ) Laws]

14 2. Multimedia: Documentaries n Present, in a leisurely way, historical background to broaden understanding. 14 n Arranged prior to relevant lectures. The Fabric of the Cosmos Quantum Leap (2011) / Brian Greene / NOVA (Wave nature of particles):

15 2. Multimedia: Apps n Portable, fun and interactive. 15 Educational: Games: Solar Walk (The solar system) The Elements (Atoms & molecules) Angry Birds (Projectiles)

16 3. Demonstrations n Physics is empirical in nature. 16 n Simple tangible experiments help elucidate abstract theories. Swinging Atwood s machine: Which one will hit the floor first: the heavier object (cup) or the lighter object (battery)? Demonstrating: Conservation of Angular Momentum Conservation of Mechanical Energy

17 4. Nobel Prize & Shaw Prize n Develop literacy in physical and technological innovations. 17 n Aware of impact of physics on society: economy, environment, ethics, etc.

18 5. Non-textbook References n The Web

19 5. Non-textbook References n Popular science bestsellers Excerpts: 19 Why we need to know G as accurately as possible? One reason is that this could pose a problem for future space flights, especially journeys to the stars it would enable us to determine more accurately the future positions of comets and asteroids that might pose a threat to Earth

20 5. Non-textbook References n (Science) magazines 20 Paper: Scans of relevant contents: Digital: Screenshots of relevant contents:

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