The Rochester Area Physics Teacher’s Out Reach (RAPTOR) will hold its first meeting of 2012 at the Rochester Institute of Technology on Saturday, January 14th from 9 am-noon EST. Physics education enthusiasts all over the world are welcome to attend this meeting live via this link.
The meeting will feature a presentation by Dan Fullerton, author of Regents Physics Essentials, Honors Physics Essentials, and developer of APlusPhysics.com, as well as a presentation and discussion centered around physics lessons addressing New York’s Common Core State Standards and how these changes will affect physics education.
Come for the free donuts and stay for the demos, and if you can’t attend in person, join us online!
Special thanks to Brendan Noon of Science With Mr. Noon for organizing this event.
Agenda
Rochester Area Physics Teachers Out-Reach
Saturday January 14, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Physics Building, Rochester Institute of Technology
Rooms TBD
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Refreshments, Socializing, Introductions and Announcements
9:15 – 9:35 a.m. Physics Demos that make Students Think!
Bring your favorite demonstration that introduces a topic in physics
9:35 -10:05 a.m. A “Novel” Approach to Regents Review with APlusPhysics.com
Dan Fullerton (West Irondequoit High School)
10:05 – 10:30 a.m. Differentiated Instruction with “Game Show” Review in Physics
Brendan Noon (Williamson High School)
10:30 – 10:55 a.m. Critical Components of Unit Writing for New York State Common Core Standards Shifts in Physics
Brendan Noon (Williamson High School)
10:55 – 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. to noon Physics Share-A-Thon
RIT has a nice interactive map at: http://maps.rit.edu/ If you search “Gosnell building, Building 8” it will pinpoint the location and show a photo. The Room # is 3335.