The Physics Suite is a collection of curricular materials created by the Activity Based Physics Group that are all based on the outcomes of physics education research. The materials are designed so that faculty can implement an active learning environment in their introductory course by selecting and combining elements from the Suite appropriate to their local classroom environment. Use of materials in two different environments will be presented: (1) courses taught with lectures, recitations and weekly labs; and (2) courses taught with workshop or studio approaches. Participants will have an opportunity to work with selected activities from Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, RealTime Physics Laboratory Modules and the Workshop Physics Activity Guide. Links with the research-based text, Understanding Physics, will also be explored, and participants will receive samples of the curricula and a copy of the book, Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite.

For more information, contact David Sokoloff.

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