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PAN Lecture/Workshop Learning Physics with Toys

PAN Lecture/Workshop Learning Physics with Toys. By David Kim McCreight. Rationale For Using Toys.

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PAN Lecture/Workshop Learning Physics with Toys

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  1. PAN Lecture/WorkshopLearning Physics with Toys By David Kim McCreight

  2. Rationale For Using Toys • It’s amazing how many toys are based upon physics and chemistry principles. Learning science concepts with toys is an exciting adventure for children. Their natural interest and curiosity in science combined with the desire to ‘play’ with toys provides great motivation to learn.” Jeannie Tischl—Tulip Grove School, Nashville, Tennessee • “With TOYS, science really becomes part of everyday experiences and materials.” Mary White—Monmouth High School, Monmouth, Illinois • “It’s so exciting to teach …[with toys] and see my students having so much fun. You really learn by doing!” Ann Veith, First-grade teacher • “[Teaching students with toys allows students to]…experience the minds-on, hands-on learning that will improve their problem-solving skills while also improving their science content knowledge.” Authors of “Teaching Physics with TOYS”

  3. Activities by Key Process Skills Taylor, Et. al., Teaching Physics with Toys, p291

  4. Physics of Toys WorkshopPresented at Conference: Physics and Toys – Physics Fun for Everyone • Whistling Balloon Helicopter • Balancing and Bouncing Toys • Stored Energy Toys • Pressure Toys • Motion Toys http://physics.ham.muohio.edu/girep98wrkshop/, 7/19/2010

  5. Physics of Toys WorkshopPresented at Conference: Physics and Toys – Physics Fun for Everyone • Sound and Light Toys • Electrical and Magnetic Toys • Quantitative Toys • Experiments with Toys

  6. Journal Article on Reviewing Science with Toys Workshops “Teaching Science with Toys: A Model Program for Inservice Teacher Enhancement” (Journal of Science Teacher Education, Fall, 1990, Taylor, Et. al.) Goals: 1) Promote greater knowledge of basic chemistry and physics, greater comfort in teaching concepts related to these areas. 2) Relate basics concepts to the operation of toys. 3) Develop classroom activities using toys that complement existing curriculum. 4) Increase the use of hands-on classroom activities. 5) Establish relationships with teachers and university faculty. http://resources.metapress.com/pdf-preview.axd?code=836405t117512216&size=largest, 7/19/2010

  7. The Physics of Toys Oregon Summer Camp http://acgilbert.org/Toys/media/Course%20Outline.pdf, 2010 Slinky photos, http://www.google.com/images?q=slinky+pictures, 7/19/2010

  8. Individual Evaluation of Toys http://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/wms/pages1/santaniello/scitoys.html, 7/19/2010

  9. Team Invention or Presentation of Toy http://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/wms/pages1/santaniello/scitoys.html, 7/19/2010

  10. Toy Analysis Report • Researcher: • Toy Name: • Toy Category: • Purpose of Toy: • History of Toy: • Diagram of Toy (Label all parts and explain functions of each): • Description of How Toy Works and Scientific Principles Involved. http://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/wms/pages1/santaniello/pages/Toy%20Analysis%20Report.htm, 7/19/2010

  11. NASA Toys in Space • Toys in Space II Video clips • Ball and Cup, Balloon Helicopter, Etc. • International Toys in Space • Flipping Bear, Spinning Top, Yo-Yo, Etc. • “Toys in Space: Exploring Science with the Astronauts,” 1997, Sumners. http://aesp.nasa.okstate.edu/ftp/anderson/toysweb/index.htm, 7/19/2010

  12. Physics of Cultural Toys • The Whistle (Portugal Musical Instrument) • Kites (Malaysia, Japan, Europe, and Taiwan) • 5 Part Project: • 1) Selecting a toy – ask parents or grandparents for ideas. • 2) Library research on the scientific principles behind the toy. • 3) Prepare a written lab • 4) Demonstrate the toy and scientific principles to the class. • 5) Answer questions from the class and the teacher. http://members.tripod.com/sharing_science/Physics/physicstoys.html, 7/19/2010

  13. Physics of Toys Websites • Projects by Students for Students: • Yo-Yo • Tops • Bubbles • Lasers • Toys in Space (Comparison of How Toys act on Earth and in Space) • Glossary file:///Users/davidmccreight/Desktop/topsbackground.webarchive, 7/19/2010

  14. Physics of Toys Websites • How to Teach Physics with Toys: • Step 1: Use yo-yo to teach about force, kinetic energy, angular momentum, and circular motion. • Step 2: Use matchbox cars to demonstrate laws of motion. • Step 3: Use marbles to demonstrate Newton’s 3rd law of motion; • Step 4: Matchbox car race with different masses to demonstrate different momenta. • Step 5: Have students build a Lego rubber band car with different size lengths and widths or rubber bands to demonstrate different tensions. • Step 6: Use paper airplanes to demonstrate aerodynamics and gravity and Bernouli’s principle. • Step 7: Find a different type of toy to demonstrate a different type of concepts. http://www.ehow.com/how_5417614_teach-physics-toys.html, 7/19/2010

  15. Toy Physics Demonstrated and Future • Julius Sumner Miller • Mechanical Toys • (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ5HpHWlDS8&feature=PlayList&p=6E602F41BA1AFA24&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=40), 7/19/2010 • Acoustic Toys • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19pAeZlPstM&feature=related, 7/19/2010 • Toy Physics iPhone App • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIg78k3NS6M, 7/19/2010 • Toys Past, Present, and Future • http://www.tintoyarcade.com/?referral=adwords&kw=Tin_Toys&gclid=CMvl2qDA_KICFR5V5wodpTBt4Q, 7/19/2010

  16. Dangerous Toys • Shooting hard pellets or exploding caps, sharp or small pieces have been outlawed. • Easy Bake Ovens between 2005 and 2006 reported some baked fingers instead of treats. • Jarts lawn darts were recalled after several injuries. • Sparks Gun with real shooting sparks http://www.urlesque.com/2010/06/02/24-dangerous-toys/, 7/19/2010

  17. Dangerous Toys • Burger King had Pokeballs in kids meals that could cause choking or suffocation. • Toy knife. • Sky Rangers Park Flyers Radio Control Airplanes had 45 reports ofexploding planes, 5 causing minor burns. http://www.urlesque.com/2010/06/02/24-dangerous-toys/, 7/19/2010

  18. Dangerous Toys • Sky Dancers flew and spun through air were pulled because of lacerations to face, missing teeth, light concussions, and even broken rib. • The Atomic Energy lab were sold one year (1951-1952) because it contained real Uranium Ore. • Johnny Rebel Cannon could shoot small cannon balls up to 35 feet. http://www.urlesque.com/2010/06/02/24-dangerous-toys/, 7/19/2010

  19. Toy Diagrams • Variety of Toys: http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=physics+toy+pictures&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=cWtHTIKuKsrNngen3JGNBA&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQsAQwAA&biw=1024&bih=1243, 7/19/2010

  20. Physics Toy Activity • Find a partner • Play around with the toy (safety first) • Write down description of toy as well as possible name • Diagram or sketch toy (show directional or rotational arrows for movement). • Write down how toy works and possible physics and/or chemistry principles it demonstrates. (Use individual evaluation chart) • Determine if your toy would be better suited for demonstration and/or used for a lab. • If demo, decide if you would use before presenting topic, during, or after. • If lab, decide what possible data and graph collected • Present to group

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