Session:
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Introductory Courses
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Paper Type:
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Contributed
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Title:
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EPA Mileage - Curb Weight Internet Activity for Introductory Physics
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Meeting:
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2017 Summer Meeting: Cincinnati, Ohio |
Location:
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Date:
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Time:
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4:30PM
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Author:
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Brenda M. Skoczelas,, Lake-Sumter State College,
(630) 207-8521, Skoczelb@lssc.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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David R Ober
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Abstract:
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Two two-hour laboratory periods are used to provide students with an opportunity for collaborative learning and making professional meeting-type presentations of data. Students will first work in partners and use the internet to research technical information on vehicle Fuel Economy ratings and Curb Weight for a variety of EPA Class Sizes. This is an important topic that is relevant to any person that might be looking to purchase a vehicle. Each group’s small data sets will then be shared with all groups in much the same way that real scientists communicate findings. During the second week, groups will organize a larger set of data, draw conclusions, set up mathematical relationships in many different ways, and present their findings in a professional meeting format. In this activity, students will have a chance to apply their textbook physics concepts to explain the real world relationships.
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Footnotes:
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None
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Presentation:
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Cincinnati AAPT Presentation - July 24 2017.pptx
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