University of Virginia Department of Physics
Instructors:
COURSE INFORMATION:
Focus:
To see the approximately 100 activities already developed for 8th grade physical science SOLs with descrepant events, teacher background, material list, student procedure, data sheets, and evaluations, look at our exciting website by clicking here.
Dates and Location:
August 1 -14, 2001; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri. Class held in room 22, Physics
Building, UVa, Charlottesville.
Credit:
3 hours graduate credit. Register through the Charlottesville office of
the UVa School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Textbook:
An Introduction to Physical Science, 9th ed (2000) by Shipman, Wilson,
and Todd. Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN 0-395-95570-X
Copies of the textbook are available in the University of Virginia Book Store
that is located next to Newcomb Hall and on top of the Central Parking Garage.
Instructors:
Steve Thornton (stt@virginia.edu),
Professor of Physics, University of Virginia
Master Teacher: Jenine Pendleton, Charlottesville High School chemistry and
physics teacher
Syllabus:
Most of the syllabus has been been completed. Please
look here to find the reading assignments, subjects, and homework for the
first few days.
Laboratory Journal:
You will be required to write the results of your hands-on activities in a journal.
We will discuss in class what kind of journal you should purchase.
Look here to find out more about your journal.
Grades:
Your grade will be determined by the following (subject to change):
| Journal | 45% |
| 2 Hour Exams | 25% |
| Homework | 15% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
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Participant Photos - 2000 click here
