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Physics Teacher SOS
NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP

New for 2008-2009: Workshops in Sacramento and San Mateo!

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Paul Robinson Workshop Leader San Mateo High School, San Mateo. Paul has taught high school physics since 1974. He is a long-time member of and contributor to NCNAAPT and is currently Program Chair, Historian, and Section Representative. He is the author of the Conceptual Physics lab manuals. He is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.

Dean Baird Workshop Leader Rio Americano High School, Sacramento. Dean has taught high school physics since 1986. He has been a member, officer, and contributor with NCNAAPT. He is a co-author of the Conceptual Physical Science and Conceptual Integrated Science lab manuals. He is an appointed member of the California’s Assessment Review Panel, and a recipient of AAPT’s Distinguished Service Citation.

Stephanie Finander Outreach Coordinator Woodside High School, Woodside. Stephanie has taught high school physics since 1990. She is a long-time member of and contributor to NCNAAPT and is currently serving as an elected officer in the section.

Dan Burns Workshop Leader Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos Dan has been teaching high school physics since 1992. He has been a member, officer, and contributor with NCNAAPT. He works with the SETI Institute, USGS, AAPT, SJSU, and serves as the Faculty Scholar at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Steve Keith Workshop Leader Casa Roble High School, Orangevale Steve taught high school physics from 1982 to 2006. He is a popular and prolific presenter of workshops for science teachers in the Sacramento area. He is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.

PTSOS is brought to you by The Northern California and Nevada Section of The American Association of Physics Teachers and made possible by a grant from The Karl L. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. for more information, see our brochure.

PRINCIPAL NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP RESOURCE LINKS

Paul Robinson's Advice to New Teachers 1. Increasing Your Impact (PDF) Words to the wise from your New Teacher Workshop organizer and leader. 2. Getting to Know Your Textbook (PDF) A set of questions students answer by exploring their Conceptual Physics textbook.

Stefanie Finander's Goodie Bag Notes (PDF) Words to the wise from your New Teacher Workshop Goodie Bag coordinator.

Dean Baird's Advice for the Young at Phyz (PDF) Words to the wise from your New Teacher Workshop co-leader. Questions?

Dean Baird's Phyz Website A fountain of teacher resources including The Book of Phyz Online. The Blog of Phyz High school physics teaching issues and whatever else Dean things is blogworthy. Dean's Post-Lab Discussion Presentations ...as seen at the workshops.

Flyers Dean uses to advertise Physics in the Spring (when students are signing up for classes). Copy these on to super bright paper and place them in optimal locations arounf campus. It lets students know you want them in your course.

Standards, Assessments, and Accountability in Physics California's definition of high school physics as described in the Science Content Standards. Also, STAR testing in physics. Finally, all about the API.

NCNAAPT Northern California and Nevada Section of American Association of Physics Teachers, sponsor of the New Teacher Workshop.

SUGGESTED VENDORS (based on personal experience)

PASCO Excellent products. Lab equipment, demo equipment, probeware, etc. And a long-standing sponsor of NCNAAPT events.

Sargent-Welch Wide variety. If they haven't got it, you probably don't want it! (Or if you do, check with Science Kit.)

Arbor Scientific Fun Stuff. Unusual items. High-interest!

Science Kit Excellent variety. Known for "Teacher-designed" items!

Vernier Software Excellent computer interface and probeware. And a long-time friend of NCNAAPT.