Speaker
Jan Fiala
Description
Projectile motion is the first topic in an introductory physics course that can boggle the minds of students. It is important to start with basic observations and discussion much earlier in math, geology, or other science classes. The presentation will demonstrate how free simulations, such as PhET - Projectile Motion, can be effectively used for pre-lab activities or projects in schools with limited resources. These simulations can be adapted to different levels of difficulty, aligning with the key themes outlined in my recent paper and the supplementary material found in its appendix, published in The Physics Teacher.
