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2007 Joint Spring Meeting of the Texas Sections of APS, AAPT, and SPS

Thursday–Saturday, March 22–24, 2007; Abilene, Texas

Session AAPT-SPS1: AAPT/SPS I - Physics in the Schools

Chair: Toni Sauncy, Angelo State University
Biblical Studies Building - 115

Friday, March 23, 2007 11:00AM - 11:12AM	AAPT-SPS1.00001: Dynamic Considerations of Collision Cart Motion Under the Influence of Magnetic Fields Kevin Boos , William Z. Nakhoda , J.W. Peters , Ken Taylor Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 11:12AM - 11:24AM	AAPT-SPS1.00002: A Study of Buoyant Forces and Oscillations of Floating Objects Wlead Abubaker , Joseph Grund , Samuel Kidd , Ken Taylor Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 11:24AM - 11:36AM	AAPT-SPS1.00003: Optimal Conditions for Maximizing Projectile Range for Various Launch and Target Heights Sean Brim , Lindsay Turner , Cole Wrightson , Ken Taylor Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 11:36AM - 11:48AM	AAPT-SPS1.00004: The Expansion of Planetary Nebulae and Supernova Remnants Amee Salois , Kristen Allen , Teresa Musgrave , Michael Hibbs Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 11:48AM - 12:00PM	AAPT-SPS1.00005: Effects of Real-World Research Projects on Student Motivation and Problem-Solving Skills Teresa Musgrave , Michael Hibbs Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 12:00PM - 12:12PM	AAPT-SPS1.00006: Propagating Literacy through Science Outreach Clint A. Greene Preview Abstract

Session AAPT2: AAPT II - Pedagogy

Chair: Jill Marshall, University of Texas
Foster Science Building - 200 (Walling Lecture Hall)

Friday, March 23, 2007 3:30PM - 3:42PM	AAPT2.00001: Active Learning in Astronomy for Future Teachers Kendra L. Wallis Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 3:42PM - 3:54PM	AAPT2.00002: Designing a Zero-Energy Home for the Colorado Highlands Lionel D. Hewett Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 3:54PM - 4:06PM	AAPT2.00003: Physics Strung Out Bill Franklin Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 4:06PM - 4:18PM	AAPT2.00004: The Development of AP Physics Exams Beth Thacker Preview Abstract
Friday, March 23, 2007 4:18PM - 4:30PM	AAPT2.00005: Brief on Four Years of Science Graduation Requirement Hugh Henderson Preview Abstract

Session AAPT3: AAPT III - Enhancing Physics Teaching

Chair: Paul Morris, Abilene Christian University
Foster Science Building - 200 (Walling Lecture Hall)

Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:40AM - 10:52AM	AAPT3.00001: Physics on Broadway Paul Morris Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:52AM - 11:04AM	AAPT3.00002: Technology Based Tipers as an In-class Small Group Activity Paul Williams Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:04AM - 11:16AM	AAPT3.00003: Using Blackboard to Eliminate Homework Copying Terrence L. Reese Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:16AM - 11:28AM	AAPT3.00004: Using Simulations in Class Thomas L. O'Kuma Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:28AM - 11:40AM	AAPT3.00005: Chaos Theory For Freshman: A Seminar with Laboratory Science Credit Bruce N. Miller Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:40AM - 11:52AM	AAPT3.00006: What Nanophysics is Appropriate in Which Physics Courses? Eric A. Hagedorn , Milijana Suskavcevic , Felicia Manciu Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:52AM - 12:04PM	AAPT3.00007: Activities in the Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching UNT Jim Roberts Preview Abstract