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This learning activity teaches the basics of human vision. It covers the topics of basic optics, the structure of the eye, and the effects of the accommodation lens within the eye.…
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D. McBride, D. Zollman, and N. Rebello, Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res., 6 (2), 020101 (2010).
In prior research, the classification of concepts into three types—descriptive, hypothetical and theoretical—has allowed for the association of students' use of different concept…
Constructing Definitions as a Goal of Inquiry  [ Conference Proceedings ]
  
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L. Atkins Elliott and I. Salter
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L. Atkins Elliott and I. Salter, PERC 2010 Proceedings, 65-68.
In a class on perception, students, over the course of 3 weeks, constructed an account of “blurriness” with respect to vision, describing blurriness as occurring when “more than one…
  
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This research presents an investigation of how students dynamically construct knowledge in a new situation. In particular, this work focuses on the contexts of light and optics, and…
  
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Publisher: Annenberg Channel
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These eight free professional development workshops for K-8 teachers present science concepts on the nature of light and its behavior. Each workshop is structured around a one-hour…
Optical Illusions JS Package  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Optical Illusions Package contains JavaScript models that illustrate 4 optical illusions; two involving circles and two involving squares. The illusions are all time dependent,…
  
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This lesson blends physics, geometric optics, and biology as students explore light refraction through convex and concave "lenses" made of clear gelatin. The activity promotes…
  
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This AAPT lesson blends physics, geometric optics, and biology as students explore image formation by using "water pearls", a hydrating polymer product that expands in water and…
  
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This 5-minute animated tutorial from Designmate introduces properties of convex and concave lenses. The 3D animations provide great detail of how light refracts through both types of…
  
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This guide to a workshop for primary teachers provides an introduction to the concepts of color. It is designed to provide teachers with an inquiry-based learning experience for the…
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