SCHEDULE - 1999

PROJECT PHYSLAB - Palo Alto
June-July 1999

The participants in Project PHYSLab will be pretty busy over their three weeks, keeping up with the fast pace set by the leaders. The chart below highlights some of the activities which are planned for the workshop. Changes may be made as we get into the workshop and see how things progress.

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3
Mon

Introductions
Proportions Labs
Spreadsheets
Telecommunications

Dynamics Day

Sound & Waves Day

Tue

Spreadsheet applications
CBL Day

Energy Day

Project Work Time
Begin Ordering
Vernier visit
Guest Speaker
Barbecue

Wed

Digital Timer Day
Digital Timers & Computers

Electricity & Magnetism Day

Project Work Time
Complete Ordering
Make & Take

Thu

Kinematics Day
Field Trip
- Tech Museum of Innovation

Exponential Day
PASCO visit
Field Trip
- Paramount's Great America

Project Completion

Farewell Dinner

Fri

Participant Sharing I
Projectile Challenge
"Physics Quiz"

Physics Olympics
Participant Sharing II
Iron Science Teacher
Practicum

Project Presentations
Closing Ceremonies

 

Weekend Plans

1st Saturday: Train w/ bikes to San Francisco, ride across Golden Gate Bridge, return on ferry

1st Sunday: Attend Women's World Cup Soccer semifinal game at Stanford or alternative trip to redwood forest; bike to fireworks display

2nd Saturday: Ocean kayaking in Monterey, then go to Monterey Bay Aquarium.

2nd Sunday: Unscheduled to attend venue of choice

Last updated 7/08/99.