Below is a list of presentations sponsored by V.I.P. from the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, November, 2010, Professional Development Institute. |
Constant Speed Buggy Lab |
Lab activity using constant speed buggies. |
Friction Lab |
Lab utilizing probeware to measure the coefficient of friction. |
Ripple Tank Demonstration |
This demonstration includes how to make an inexpensive ($12) ripple tank and how to use pvc pipe as the sources and objects. These were made and handed out at the spring, 2009, VIP meeting at the university of Virginia. |
Welding Nails Demonstration |
This activity uses a the transformer from a microwave oven as a power source. Newer microwave ovens may not contain this transformer. |
Reasonable Speeds |
PowerPoint, KeyNote, web slideshow illustrating various speeds. It's a good primer for students who are not used to measuring speed in meters/second. |