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Physics Teacher SOS
NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP

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Paul Robinson Workshop Leader - San Mateo San Mateo High School, San Mateo. Paul has taught high school physics since 1974. He is a long-time member of and contributor to NCN AAPT and is currently Program Chair, Historian, and Section Representative. He is the author of the Conceptual Physics lab manuals and the recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching in 1987.

Dean Baird Workshop Leader - Sacramento 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 - San Mateo 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 - Sacramento 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.

Photos from past workshops
San Mateo 2005 - San Mateo 2006 - Sacramento 2009

PRINCIPAL NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP RESOURCE LINKS

The PTSOS Yahoo Group An ongoing discussion of new physics teacher issues via listserv.
NCNAAPT Northern California and Nevada Section of American Association of Physics Teachers, sponsor of the New Teacher Workshop.
Paul Robinson's Website www.laserpablo.com	Dean Baird's Phyz Website A fountain of teacher resources including The Book of Phyz Online.
Paul Robinson: Increasing Your Impact (PDF) Words to the wise from your New Teacher Workshop organizer and leader.	Dean Baird's Advice for the Young at Phyz (PDF) Words to the wise from your New Teacher Workshop co-leader. Questions?
Paul Robinson: Getting to Know Your Textbook (PDF) A set of questions students answer by exploring their Conceptual Physics textbook.	The Blog of Phyz High school physics teaching issues and whatever else Dean things is "blogworthy."
Stephanie Finander's Goodie Bag Notes (PDF) Words to the wise from your PTSOS Outreach coordinator.	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.
Dan's Raodrunner Clips These clips from Warner Brothers Road Runner and Coyote cartoons are intended for use by physics teachers. Suggestions for use are included next to each clip.	Dean's Post-Lab Discussion Presentations ...as seen at the workshops.
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.

SUGGESTED VENDORS (based on personal experience)

PASCO Excellent products. Lab equipment, demo equipment, probeware, etc. And a long-standing sponsor of NCNAAPT events. Pasco has a rich Educator Resource page.

Sargent-Welch Wide variety. If they haven't got it, you probably don't want it! Sargent-Welch hosts the Cenco Physics Blog which features product demonstration videos..

Arbor Scientific Fun, unusual, and high-interest items. Conceptual Physics resources and lab activities. They publish a Cool Stuff Newsletter, and have a growing library of product demonstration videos.

Science Kit Excellent variety. Known for their "Teacher Developed Classroom Tested" products!

Vernier Software Excellent computer interface and probeware. And a long-time friend of NCNAAPT. You can get their newsletter, The Caliper, online or via free email subscription.