Implementation of Workshop Ideas 2016
We are going to do.......
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How can we implement this in our classroom?
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Something something about the P waves giving students a better idea about the structure of the interior of the Earth.
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Insert reference to: reflection, refraction, diffusion, different types of waves, wave mechanics, etc
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Change of wave speed in various mediums
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Use LIGO to discuss Gravity waves and extend that discussion to wave mechanics.
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Light, its behavior, etc.
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Spacetime
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LIGO Data can also be used for independent research projects to get students involved.
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I made this long ago: LIGO Activity
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Can be used to introduce and practice basic scientific method research method(s).
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Sometimes I like to throw deep ideas at the kids and make their heads hurt
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Use given resources to describe how Gravity is described as a wave
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Introduce what an interferometer is and how it is used at LIGO. Interferometers are used on spacecraft in the solar system.
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Use lasers to demonstrate reflection, deflection
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The LIGO and Cosmic e-labs lend themselves to studies the students come up with themselves. Could easily be used for extended studies.
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Use in the discussion of orbiting binary stars, neutron stars, supernovas...