Physics Teacher SOS
NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP

Welcome to the PTSOS website. We focus on content useful for teachers new to teaching physics at the high school and community college level. Your hosts for the workshop and the website are

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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.

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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 also advises the State Board of Education as a member of the California Department of Education's Science Assessment Review Panel.

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.

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.

REGISTER NOW!
Register for the next PTSOS New Teacher Workshop! Send email to Stephanie Finander: sfinander@sbcglobal.com.
PTSOS Photo Album

Workshop Themes and Titles

Workshop 1: Mechanics
"Overcoming Inertia"

Workshop 2: Waves, Sound, and Heat
"Give Physics a Whirl"

Workshop 3: Electricity, Magnetism, and Light
"Come See the Light"


NEXT WORKSHOP

Come See the Light

Saturday, TBA - San Mateo High School

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.
 
 



Maintained by Dean Baird for NCNAAPT.
Updated January 2007.