CSAAPT Fall 2026 Semi-Virtual Meeting / PICUP Workshop

Using Challenges to synthesize student understanding of Physics Concepts, and having a fun Physics Day at the end of grading periods

Oct 10, 2026, 8:45 AM

1h

William & Mary, Integrated Science Center 4

auditorium

Speaker

Brad Miller (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)

Description

In this session I will demonstrate how I use "Challenges" like the Mousetrap 500 (Construct a car that travels the furthest distance powered by one pull of a standard mousetrap) to introduce students to Physics Concepts, but also have a good time participating in a "Physics Day" at the end of a grading period.