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Physics 101: What Our Next President Needs to Know Rich Muller, author of Physics for Future Presidents, argues that the next president can't afford to be ignorant about the science behind terrorism, nuclear dangers, energy, space, and global warming. Muller, a MacArthur Fellow, Berkeley Lab physicist, and one of the most popular lecturers at UC Berkeley, discusses what it takes to survive in today's increasingly dangerous world - information essential to the next commander-in-chief. He presented his talk Oct. 13, 2008.

"This is an introductory text intended for a one-year introductory course of the type typically taken by biology majors. Algebra and trig are used, and there are optional calculus-based sections. (There is an older version of the book, split into six volumes: Newtonian Physics, Conservation Laws, Vibrations and Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and The Modern Revolution in Physics. "

"Let's break down the physics behind the ollie, the world's most popular skateboarding trick. DSN Heroes Judy and Adam use super slow motion to describe the role that force plays in pulling off this trick. Click below to see the video."

"Introductory Physics I with Laboratory Michael F. Schatz Explore motion in the real world using modern tools and techniques (video capture and analysis, computer modeling) guided by fundamental physics principles."

"Rotational Motion (Physics) Road Runner Pendulum (Physics) Chemical Party (Chem) Chocolate Bunny (Earth Science) Evolution of Homer (Biology) Abbott and Costello 7x13=28 (Math)"

Astronaut and chemist Dr. Don Pettit does physics demos that are out of this world. Currently on board the International Space Station, Dr. Pettit presents fantastic physics that can only be demonstrated in micro-gravity.

"high school physics labs, notes, videos, and more. "

"Lawrence Krauss gives a talk on our current picture of the universe, how it will end, and how it could have come from nothing. Krauss is the author of many bestselling books on Physics and Cosmology, including "The Physics of Star Trek.""

"Learning About Teaching Physics, and our amazing local high school teacher Michael Fuchs is co-hosting it with me. "

"The shapes you draw interact with the wheel to make it move. Touch Physics has settings for multiple users so the whole family can give it go."

45 cards with physics flash cards

National Geographic takes a high-level look at the physics behind waterslides. A lot of science goes into providing a safe 60 mph trip down slides like Walt Disney World's 10-story Summit Plummet. 'Safety is our number one concern,' explains Rick Hunter of ProSlide Technology. 'We're thinking about things like, "are you going to stay on the fiberglass tube," it's really easy to do a computer model and look at curves and drops and forecast rider position and speed.

Free physics lesson plans - aid to online teaching/online education

An interesting object lesson in physics and aerodynamics - I share this not because it's in any way important, but because it's so damn weird/cool.

The show has been presented by Professor Clint Sprott on the Madison campus over 200 times to a total audience of about 70,000. In addition a traveling show has been developed and presented by physics graduate students and staff over a thousand times to audiences of all ages throughout Wisconsin and the nation. A variety of educational tools and materials have been developed including videos, software, a demo book, and a lecture kit.

The Physics Show at Foothill College. We learn how he comes up with new ideas each year, and why the 'bed of nails' finale never ceases to amaze.

MCAT Physics Flashcards 500 Concept & Question Cards The Best Preparation for MCAT Physics

"But what about the physics? Do the birds have a constant vertical acceleration? Do they have constant horizontal velocity? Let's find out, shall we? Oh, why would I do this? Why can't I just play the dumb game and move on."

"students take on the role of research team surrounding one of 12 different types of labs on any given unit."

"AeroLab lessons feature simple foam and balsa aircraft as tools to teach the concepts of force and motion, potential/kinetic energy and centripetal force. The activities allow students to practice important math skills to determine average speed and distance flown. All labs are aligned with middle school physical science and math standards and are "S.T.E.M. Compliant." The labs feature conceptual activities in the physical sciences to provide opportunities for students to make predictions, collect data, graph results and draw conclusions, as well as participate in lessons designed for directed and guided inquiry."