Connecting Torque and Friction Using Tactile Learning Activities

• Padma Ganesh ^[1]
  1. [1] Princeton Junction
• Localización: The Physics Teacher, ISSN 0031-921X, Vol. 58, Nº. 9, 2020, págs. 659-662
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Kinesthetic experiences in the classroom seek to engage students by muscle movement, touch, or some form of physical activity. In this article, I describe an active learning session wherein students develop a qualitative understanding of center of mass and support forces using their sense of touch. The set of activities detailed here is based on a demonstration traditionally done by the instructor. When students conduct an in-class inquiry as opposed to watching passively, their excitement and enthusiasm can help them better understand the relationship between seemingly disconnected concepts of torque and friction.