Mathematics and Society - OS X Lion Server

INTRODUCTIONMATHEMATICS AND PHYSICSYou might prefer to question the students about their interests related to physical (phenomena and then design or have them design an investigation like those suggestedhere. Students could work individually or in small groups on differentactivities and then put on demonstrations for the class.It was not feasible to cover all the topics of physics or even touch on eachof the areas. Only samples are provided here. You will find activities related toForce that measure the strength of a magnet, calculate air pressure, use propertiesof levers, and determine the strength of a rubber band. Included are activitiesrelated to Work that deal with inclined planes and the effect of gravity. Notionsabout Heat are involved in two activities using a thermometer. There are graphingand computational activities dealing with the half-life of radioactive particles.The topic of Optics is touched upon in activities that deal with the speed of light,symmetr~ and reflections related to mirrors. Activities on Sound can be found inthe MATHEMATICS AND MUSIC section of this resource, but they could also be used ina unit on Mathematics and Physics.We have a wonderful opportunity to involve students in activity-oriented lessonsin physics that help them appreciate the physical forces that affect theirlives and, at the same time, use the mathematics they have learned in meaningful (applications.(328