Cambridge Physics
Outlet Workshop Series
Inquiry Based
Investigations in Physical Science
Sponsored by The Salem State
Collaborative
Location: Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, 485
Lowell Street, Peabody MA
Audience: Grade 7 – 12 Science Teachers
PDP’s: 5 Hours each workshop
Time: 8 AM to
2 PM (Lunch Included in Fee)
Fee: $35/workshop
for Member Districts $125/workshop for non-Member Districts
Non-degree Graduate Credit is available if all
four courses are taken. Cost $100
Energy! November 15, 2007
Presenter: Erik Benton, National Inquiry-based Science Presenter, Cambridge
Physics Outlet
Join
us for an energy extravaganza. We will explore energy in many different
systems. Potential and kinetic energy tradeoffs on a hilly marble track, energy
in a car and ramp system, and even exothermic and endothermic chemical
reactions! Emphasis will be on analyzing systems for energy transformations.
This is a great introduction to our subsequent workshops on waves, sound,
light, electricity, and magnetism.
Waves, Sound, and Light November
29, 2007
Presenter: Erik Benton, National Inquiry-based Science Presenter, Cambridge
Physics Outlet
Use
a standing wave generator and classroom synthesizer to explore the basic
concepts of sound, waves, and music. A thorough understanding of waves, natural
frequency and resonance, properties of sound, and the musical scale are
uncovered during the quest to discover why certain patterns appear on a
vibrating string at certain frequencies, and how this relates to certain
musical notes that sound good together. Project extensions include making “palm
pipes” and wind chimes. Participants will also use a unique optics kit
(including colored lights, lasers, lenses, prisms, diffraction grating glasses,
and a spectrometer) to explore the basic concepts of light and optics. A
thorough understanding of how light is generated, what makes colors, and how
optical systems work are uncovered during the quest to discover the secrets
behind “glow in the dark stuff”, color mixing, and lens mysteries.
Motion December 6, 2007
Presenter: Bill Wallace,
Physical Science Instructor, Lynnfield High School
This
workshop will focus on the use of CPO equipment to teach basic concepts in
distance, velocity, and acceleration.
Specifically, carts, timers, and ramps will be used in conjunction with
Microsoft Excel to record, analyze, and graph data. Determination of instantaneous and average velocity will be
discussed. Participants will receive
detailed handouts for all activities to be used in the classroom. This workshop is for science teachers of
grades 6-12 and is associated with Physics Learning Standards 1 and 2 (Motion
and Forces and Conservation of Energy and Momentum) as well as Standards 11 and
12 for grades 6-8 (Motion of Objects) in the Massachusetts Science and
Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.
Properties of Matter and the Atom December
13, 2007
Presenter: Erik Benton, National
Inquiry-based Science Presenter, Cambridge Physics Outlet
Use
paper chromatography, electronic scales, everyday solids and liquids, and
measurement to explore the basic properties of matter. A thorough understanding
of matter classification, states of matter, density, buoyancy, and viscosity
are uncovered during the quest to study the physical properties of solids,
liquids, and gases. After investigating properties of matter, we will explore
the atom. The discoveries of the structure of the atom and the periodic table
are great detective stories. However,
our understanding of matter is so abstract that students have a hard time
making sense of these fascinating concepts.
Through the use of innovative games and activities, students of
different learning styles can have fun opportunities to explore and grasp
atomic structure and the periodic table.
Registration Information:
Please register at our website www.salemcollaborative.org, or
email the following information to Jim Kearns at registration@salemcollaborative.org.
Make checks or Purchase Orders payable to CPMSIE and Bring to the First Session
DEADLINE to sign up for this series is five days prior to workshop
date.