A Skateboarding Experiential Learning Activity for Introductory Physics

• Liang Zeng ^[1] ; Guang Zeng ^[2] ; Oscar Guerrero ^[3] ; George Garcia ^[1]
  1. [1] The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
  2. [2] Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
  3. [3] IDEA Public Schools

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• Localización: The Physics Teacher, ISSN 0031-921X, Vol. 60, Nº. 3, 2022, págs. 196-199
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Instructors of introductory college physics courses are in a unique position to explain the physics of skateboarding and its associated risks. A field trip to a skate park to explore the law of conservation of energy and measure the impact forces can enhance student analytical thinking skills and their appreciation of physics in everyday life. Through the measurement of the impact forces and student discussions of their own skateboarding experiences, students are better prepared to protect themselves from skateboarding-related physical injuries