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Thursday, February 27
 

9:00am MST

Making and Testing Models In Physics 30
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
It is said that science is the processes that allow us to make models and break them. Many of the models we present in high schools, some expressed as algebraic formulae, are somewhat idealized, and break down under closer scrutiny. In other cases we can build physical models that represent situations in which we can’t use the “real thing”. In this hands-on session, we will look at the modelling ideas involved in three Physics 30 experiments.
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Barry Edgar

Physics
Barry taught general science and physics for Edmonton Public Schools for 40 years before retiring at the end of the 2013 school year . He believes that used properly, hands-on activities foster higher level thinking, cover the skills and attitudes parts of the curricula, and increase... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
Center High - Room 313 10050 MacDonald Dr NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0S3, Canada
  Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science, CTS/CTF
  • Company English
  • format classroom - desks
  • Room Details Room 313 (Centre High , classroom - desks Max capacity for 32 people)
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