More Information Coming Soon!
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One of the things the Hamline University Physics department has been involved in is working up demonstrations that we can take into Elementary school environments. Andy Rundquist and Ted Hodapp have been inspired by the work of the Physics Force. This group of High school and college level Physics teachers has put together some very fun and amazing Physics demos. Andy and Ted are committed to (or should be committed) to developing our own set with our own brand of humor for schools. Here are a few examples of what we have put together so far:
- Air in Motion. Our first example deals with how sound and waves travel.
- Point of Impact. Here we talk about forces and th distribution of forces as they apply to car crashes and other collisions. This one features the Bed Of Nails!!!
- Vacuum Sucks! An exploration of the power of vacuum! See just how much it really sucks! We also have a Magdeburg Sphere (actually a Magdeburg Plate) and a vacuum fountain.
- Speed Up, Pressure Down! A leaf blower does have a good use! See the atomizer on a really big scale! A few fun Bernoulli-principle inspired demonstrations!
- Spin Cycle. Why you can balance on a moving bicycle... the seasons explained... This, and much more, as the Piper Physics Patrol explores Angular momentum.
Caution, these files are large (7-12 Megs each). Stay tuned for a new adventure each month this year.
If you are interested in scheduling the Piper Physics Patrol to visit your school, fill out the form here. (temporarily unavailable)
If we've been to your school, please fill out the post-visit survey here. (temporarily unavailable)
