Bulletin of the American Physical Society
2007 Joint Spring Meeting of the Texas Sections of APS, AAPT, and SPS
Volume 52, Number 2
Thursday–Saturday, March 22–24, 2007; Abilene, Texas
Session Q1: Banquet |
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Chair: Michael Sadler, Abilene Christian University Room: Campus Center Hilton Room |
Friday, March 23, 2007 6:30PM - 6:42PM |
Q1.00001: Requiem for Pluto Hugh Henderson In August of 2006 the International Astronomical Union voted to re-classify Pluto as a dwarf planet. This short talk and humorous essay explores what the change means for science teachers and students, and suggests that teachers should use this opportunity to discuss how it is in the nature of science for our paradigms of the universe to constantly be re-evaluated, and that this pursuit of better understanding is a good thing. [Preview Abstract] |
Friday, March 23, 2007 6:42PM - 6:54PM |
Q1.00002: Physics Circus Martha Casquette The Physics Circus from the University of Texas at Brownsville will treat us with demonstrations of force, motion, impulse-momentum and pressure. Enjoy the entertainment and take home some ideas on including demonstrations that can be done with simple equipment in your home class room. [Preview Abstract] |
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