Vivian O'BrienAsk Vivian O'Brien of Plymouth, New Hampshire about Active Physics! |
Case Study - Plymouth, New Hampshire Pemi-Baker School District Number of Students: 797 grades 9-12 Field-Tested Active Physics from 1995-1996 Implemented Active Physics in 1996 And has used it every year since in Freshman Honors classes Reasons for selecting Active Physics: Active Physics is a "gender-friendly" program Active Physics ties together high-interest physics activities in order to solve relevant real-world problems Active Physics is a truly integrated science program incorporating biology, mathematics and english into its thematic approach  "At last...I've finally found a physics program that appeals to girls as much as boys! What student, boy or girl, could resist such topics as the physics of driving a car, rock concerts and hearing loss or improving athletic performance in track and field events?" - Vivian O'Brien Teacher, Plymouth, NH If you want to talk with a Physics Teacher using Active Physics please call: Vivian O'Brien, Plymouth Regional High School, (603) 536-1444 or e-mail at caboto@ix.netcom.com |