Enabling Gravity Physics by Inquiry using Easy Java Simulation

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written by Loo Kang Wee, Giam Hwee Goh, and Charles Chew

Studying the gravitational physics of the solar system is difficult in real life. This paper describes four pedagogical computer models that we have developed for active inquiry instruction in Singapore. These models are now being pilot tested in Singapore and are being improved through feedback from students and teachers. We hope other teachers will find these simulations useful and further customized them for the educational community.

Fifth Redesigning Pedagogy Conference
Singapore: June 3-6, 2013

https://arxiv.org/abs/1303.0079

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Astronomy - Astronomy Education = Curricula Classical Mechanics - Gravity = Kepler's Laws = Orbits = Universal Gravitation - Motion in Two Dimensions = Central Forces Education Practices - Active Learning = Inquiry Learning - Instructional Material Design = Simulation - Teacher Preparation = Curricula General Physics - Collections = Introductory Astronomy	- High School - Lower Undergraduate	- Reference Material = Proceedings

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Wee, Loo Kang, Giam Hwee Goh, and Charles Chew. "Enabling Gravity Physics by Inquiry using Easy Java Simulation." Fifth Redesigning Pedagogy Conference. Singapore: 2013. 26 Apr. 2025 <https://arxiv.org/abs/1303.0079>.

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