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Author: Lee Trampleasure

Lee Trampleasure has been teaching for 25 years, and teaches Physics and Biology at Menlo-Atherton High School.

Vernier Data Collection workshop in SF Bay Area

There are hands-on Vernier workshops coming to our area, and seats are still available. Data-collection Workshop in Santa Clara, CA Monday, April 27, 2015 4:00 – 8:00 PM Santa Clara Marriott 2700 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 Details and registration » Data-collection Workshop in San Francisco, CA Tuesday, April 28, 2015 4:00 – 8:00 PM Courtyard San Francisco 299 2nd Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Details and registration » Join us to learn how to integrate our data-collection technology into your science curriculum. You will have the opportunity to explore our award-winning sensor interface, the Vernier LabQuest. For…

Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning (Portland, OR)

Some spaces still remain in University of Oregon’s June 18-20 short course on active learning in physics, “Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning.“ Chautauqua Short Course NEW: Including RealTime Physics 3rd Edition, Clicker Interactive Lecture Demonstrations and Video Analysis June 18-20, 2015  •  Portland, Oregon Presented by: David Sokoloff  •  Priscilla Laws  •  Ronald Thornton This hands-on course is designed for college, university and high school* teachers of physics interested in making learning in their introductory courses more active. Participants will be introduced to research-validated strategies for each component of the course: lecture, lab, problem-solving, modeling and video analysis. Course fee is $200. For…

Exploratorium celebrates two years at Pier 15, win a lifetime membership

Help the Exploratorium celebrate their 2nd anniversary at Pier 15 on April 17. Share what you love most about our new home for a chance to win a lifetime Dual Explorers membership and a $500 gift card to the Exploratorium Store. Share your favorite exhibits, views, and memories of Pier 15 for a chance to win a lifetime of exploration, curiosity, and creativity. Complete details here: http://exploratorium.tumblr.com/post/114682402009/2nd-year-at-the-pier-instagram-contest