- Edward Redish
- Contributions
Contributions
Using math in physics - Telling the story
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading, Homework, In-class activity, Exam problema set of problems to help students learn to think about mechanism and create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Optics, Electric Fields and Potential, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Introduction
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessteacher's introduction to the module on learning to tell the story as a part of complex problem solving
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Student readings
Student reading3 short readings for students on the value of telling the story and understanding the mechanism of what's happening in a physics problem
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Problems with solution
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 242 problems to help students learn to think about mechanism and create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Modeling with math problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 5 problems to help students learn to think about mechanism and create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cardiovascular System
Motion in One Dimension
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Kinematics problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 15 problems on kinematics to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem
Animal Biomechanics
Motion in One Dimension
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Newton's laws problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 16 problems to help students learn to think about mechanism and create a coherent story in the context of Newton's laws
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Human and Animal Physiology
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Gravity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Modeling forces problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 11 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story in the context of Newton's laws and specific forces
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Locomotion and Gait, Human and Animal Physiology
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Gravity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Coherent vs random motion problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 20 problems to help students learn to think about mechanism and create a coherent story in the context of linear and random motion
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cellular Interactions
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Gravity, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum, Kinetic and Diffusive Processes
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Fluids problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 10 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem in the context of fluid flow
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cardiovascular System
Applications of Newton's Laws, Surface Tension, Statics of Fluids, Dynamics of Fluids
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Heat and temperature problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 5 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem about heat and temperature
Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms
Thermo & Stat Mech, Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Mechanical energy problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 21 problems to help students learn create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem about mechanical energy
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Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Gravity, Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Chemical energy problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 14 problems to help students learn to think about mechanism and create a coherent story in the context of chemical energetics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Motion in One Dimension, Work and Energy, Conservation of Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 19 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story in problem solving in the context of thermo and stat mech
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Evolution
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Work and Energy, First Law, Kinetic and Diffusive Processes
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Electric field, potential, and current problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 29 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of problem solving on the topic of electricity
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Neurophysiology
Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Oscillations problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 12 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem involving oscillations
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Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Gravity, Work and Energy, Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Waves problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 27 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem about wave motion
Neurophysiology, Pressure & Fluid Diagnostics
Classical Mechanics, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Standing Waves, Compound Waves, Wave Properties of Sound
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Light problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 39 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a problem using the various models of light
Optical Imaging, Molecular Imaging
Geometrical Optics, Diffraction, Photons
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Light problems - Ray model
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 24 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a problem using the ray model of light
Optical Imaging
Geometrical Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Light problems - Wave model
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 7 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story about interference and the wave model of light
Molecular Imaging
Diffraction
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Light problems - Photon model
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activitya set of 8 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a problem using the photon model of light
Light Therapy, Radiographic Imaging
Photons
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Telling the story - Quiz and exam problems
Exam problem, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessa set of 48 exam problems that require students to think about mechanism and create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology, Respiratory System, Cellular Interactions
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Optics, Electric Fields and Potential, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Anchor equations
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading, Homework, In-class activityA few fundamental equations can help organize large blocks of conceptual knowledge and serve as starting points for problem solving
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations - introduction and overview
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessAn overview of what's in this unit on organizing around basic equations and a short paper for instructors discussing anchor equations.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations - student readings
Student readingA series of readings for students called "Reading the content in... " showing how fundamental equations code for conceptual knowledge.
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Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations - problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activityA collection of 87 problems throughout the class that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - General
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access3 essay questions that ask students to think about the role of fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Kinematics
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplement, In-class activity9 problems on kinematics that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Newton's laws
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access6 problems on the use of Newton's laws that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Models of force
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access5 problems on forces that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access4 problems on diffusion and random motion that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
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Kinetic and Diffusive Processes
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Solids
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access3 problems on the properties of solids that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Medical Applications
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplement6 problems on fluid flow that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology
Fluid Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access5 problems on mechanical energy that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
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Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access1 problem on chemical reactions that is best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
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Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity11 problems on thermodynamics and statistical physics that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Biochemistry
Second and Third Law, Probability
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access14 problems on electric currents and fields in ionic fluids best done by beginning with fundamental
Neurophysiology, Cellular Structure
Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Oscillations
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access5 problems on oscillations that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or
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Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access8 problems on propagating waves that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
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Oscillations & Waves, Transverse Pulses and Waves
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Light
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access7 problems on light that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Natural Selection and Adaptation, Molecular Imaging
Geometrical Optics, Interference, Photons
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Functional dependence
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Homework, Student reading, In-class activity, Lecture materials, Exam problemAn introduction to functional dependence with readings, problems, and examples throughout the curriculum
Evolution, Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Synapse Structure/Function, Signaling Molecules, Medical Applications, Cardiovascular System
Electrostatics, Color, Oscillations, Force of Surface Tension, Capillary Action, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Packets, Diffusion, Coulomb's Law, Electric Field, Thin Lens, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Introduction
Instructor supplement, HomeworkAn instructor's guide to the Functional Dependence unit including a description of the contents, a short paper, and a list of the problems.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Student readings
Student readingReading for students providing an introduction to functional dependence and scaling in the open source NEXUS/Physics wiki textbook.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Classroom activities
In-class activity, Lecture materialsAn extended groupwork activity that helps students analyze and see functional dependence in equations important to biology
Physical Mechanisms, Cardiovascular System
Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Problems with solutions
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 78 problems throughout the class that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
Evolution, Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Synapse Structure/Function, Signaling Molecules, Medical Applications, Cardiovascular System
Electrostatics, Color, Oscillations, Force of Surface Tension, Capillary Action, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Packets, Diffusion, Coulomb's Law, Electric Field, Thin Lens, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - General
Homework, Restricted accessA collection of 16 problems that focusing on functional dependence using geometry and exponentials, often in a biological context.
Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Medical Applications
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Models of force
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 16 problems that focusing on functional dependence in the study of forces, especially electrical.
Evolution, Physical Mechanisms
Electrostatics, Force of Surface Tension, Viscosity, Coulomb's Law, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 8 problems on diffusion that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Synapse Structure/Function, Signaling Molecules
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Solids
Homework, Restricted accessThree problems on the topic of the springiness of solids that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Stresses
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 13 problems concerning fluids that focus on functional dependence, many with biological or medical contexts.
Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Medical Applications, Cardiovascular System
Force of Surface Tension, Capillary Action, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Heat and temperature
Homework, Restricted accessOne problem on heat flow that is best done by focusing on functional dependence
Physical Mechanisms
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementTwo problems on mechanical energy that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Linear Momentum, Electrostatics, Conservation of Energy, Coulomb's Law
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessOne problem one the structure of the interatomic potential that is best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Atomic Physics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementThree problems on statistical physics in biological and chemical contexts that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
Cellular Structure
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 11 problems on electric fields and potentials that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Electrostatics, Coulomb's Law, Electric Field
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Oscillations
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessTwo problems on the topic of oscillations that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 5 problems on the topic of wave motion that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Packets
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Light
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 5 problems concerning light that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Color, Thin Lens
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Quiz & exam problems
Exam problem, Restricted accessA collection of 10 problems appropriate for a quiz or exam that are best done by focusing on functional dependence. Solutions not provided.
Physical Mechanisms, Surface Area/volume, Medical Applications
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Toy models
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading, Homework, In-class activityA set of readings and problems on the use of simplified (toy) models in physics.
Evolution, Causal Mechanisms, The Cell, Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms, Neural Info: Processing & Transport
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models - Introduction and overview
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of readings and problems on the use of simplified (toy) models in physics.
Evolution, Causal Mechanisms, The Cell, Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms, Neural Info: Processing & Transport
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models - Student readings
Student readingSome readings for students on modeling in physics
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models - Problems
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplement, In-class activityA collection of 110 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling cutting across many topics.
Animal Adaptations, Healthy Neural Function, Photosynthesis, Bioenergetics
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Electrostatics, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits, Surface Tension, Oscillations, Wave Motion, Ensembles, Kinetic and Diffusive Processes, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Temperature, Entropy, Second Law Formulations, Thermodynamic Potentials, Reflection - Flat Surfaces, Thin Lens, Synthesis and Analysis of Color, Probability Density, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Newton's laws
Homework, Restricted accessOne essay question appropriate for homework, an exam, or class discussion on modeling in Newton's framework for describing motion.
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Newton's Second Law
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Models of forces
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 15 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling elastic, electric, and resistive forces.
Bioenergetics
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 7 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling in the application of diffusion to biological examples.
Healthy Neural Function, Cellular Interactions
Diffusion of Fluids
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Solids
Homework, Restricted accessOne long homework problem emphasizing with biological relevance modeling on fruit flies.
Botany, Human and Animal Physiology
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 6 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling focusing on the property of fluids.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology
Surface Tension, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Heat and temperature
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the thermal properties of matter.
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Temperature
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling in the treatment of mechanical energy.
Bioenergetics
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 10 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling focusing on chemical energies.
Photosynthesis, Bioenergetics
Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Thermo and stat mech
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 23 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling in helping to understanding the statistical approach to thermodynamics.
Bioenergetics
Ensembles, Kinetic and Diffusive Processes, Temperature, Entropy, Second Law Formulations, Thermodynamic Potentials, Probability Density
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 19 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling involving electric fields, potentials, and currents.
Healthy Neural Function, Bioenergetics
Electrostatics, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Oscillations
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the topic of oscillations.
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Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 7 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the topic of waves.
Healthy Neural Function, Ultrasound & Doppler
Wave Motion, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Properties of Sound, Wave Analysis and Synthesis
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Light
Homework, In-class activity, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the topic of light.
Animal Adaptations
Reflection - Flat Surfaces, Thin Lens, Synthesis and Analysis of Color
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Estimation
Instructor supplement, Pedagogical essay, Student reading, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Lecture materials, In-class activity, Restricted accessAn introduction to estimation with estimation problems for homework and exams throughout the course.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation - Introduction
Pedagogical essay, Instructor supplementAn introduction to estimation with estimation problems for homework and exams throughout the course.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation - Student Readings
Student reading, Pre-class assignment, HomeworkReadings for students that provide an introduction to estimation, both motivating it and giving methods for approaching it.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Class slides
Lecture materials, In-class activityA set of PowerPoint slides that provide an introduction to estimation that can be used in lecture
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation - Classroom activities
In-class activityTwo classroom activities useful for introducing estimation
Human and Animal Physiology
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Measuring myself
In-class activityA short activity in which students measure various body parts (first digit of thumb, handspan, forearm length, height)
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Group activity for estimation
In-class activityA group activity for students to help them understand what doing a serious estimation looks like.
Human and Animal Physiology
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems with solutions
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 108 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Everyday experiences
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 13 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on drawing on student's everyday experience.
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Classical Mechanics, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - Environment and ecology
Homework, Restricted accessA set of estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on the environment and ecology.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - Cellular and molecular biology
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 13 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on applications in cellular and molecular biology
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - Medicine and physiology
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 16 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on medical applications and physiology
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - By physics topic
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on specific topics in physics.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Kinematics
Homework, Restricted accessTwo estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on kinematics.
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Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Newtonian dynamics
Homework, Restricted accessAn estimation problem appropriate for homework with sample solution that focus on Newtonian dynamics.
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Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Models of force
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 6 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on electric forces.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Interacting Objects, Equilibrium, Coulomb's Law
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 5 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on diffusion.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Solids
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on properties of solids.
Human and Animal Physiology
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 10 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on properties of fluids.
Human and Animal Physiology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on mechanical energy and energy conservation.
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Conservation of Energy, Springs and Oscillators
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on chemical energy.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Thermo & Stat Mech
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Heat and temperature
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on heat and temperature.
Human and Animal Physiology
Temperature, Heat Transfer, Heat Capacity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 7 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on thermodynamics.
Human and Animal Physiology
Thermo & Stat Mech, Pressure
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 7 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on electric currents.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
DC Circuits, Energy Storage
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Oscillations
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on harmonic oscillation.
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Pendula
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 2 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on waves.
Human and Animal Physiology
Standing Waves, Wave Properties of Sound
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Light
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 7 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on light.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Optics, Standing Waves
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Exam Problems
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 39 estimation problems appropriate for use on midsemester exams and finals and a rubric for grading them.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Dimensional analysis
Remote Learning, Instructor supplement, Student reading, Lecture materials, Clicker question, In-class activity, Homework, Restricted access, Exam problemAn introduction to dimensional analysis with readings, problems, and examples throughout the curriculum. Problems available in Expert TA.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis - Introduction
Remote Learning, Instructor supplementA short paper for instructors, introducing the concept of dimensional analysis, and its value to students.
None
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis - Student Readings
Remote Learning, Student readingReading for students providing an introduction to dimensional analysis in the open source NEXUS/Physics wiki textbook.
None
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis - In-Class Slides
Remote Learning, Lecture materials, Clicker questionLecture slides and clicker questions for introducing dimensional analysis in class.
None
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis - Classroom Activities
Remote Learning, In-class activity, Homework, Restricted accessTwo extended groupwork activities that can help students get a handle on dimensional analysis.
Human and Animal Physiology, Medical Applications, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Conductors and Insulators
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis of the HP equation
Remote Learning, In-class activityAn extended groupwork activity on the HP equation that can help students get a handle on dimensional analysis.
Human and Animal Physiology, Medical Applications
Hagen-Poiseuille Equation
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis of the Debye length
Remote Learning, Homework, In-class activity, Restricted accessAn extended groupwork activity on the HP equation that can help students get a handle on dimensional analysis. Includes a little calculus.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Conductors and Insulators
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional Analysis - Problems with Solutions
Remote Learning, Instructor supplement, Homework, Restricted access, Exam problemHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum
None
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Units
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum. These problems focus on interesting topics with units.
Pressure & Fluid Diagnostics
Fluid Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Functional Dependence Table Problems
Remote Learning, Homework, Exam problem, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum
Fluid Transport, Other Body Fluids
Stresses, Capillary Action, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Coulomb's Law
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional Analysis - Essay questions
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessEssay questions about the use of dimensional analysis in general.
None
None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - General
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum
None
Classical Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Specific Physics Topics
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics
None
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Kinematics
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: one problem on kinematics
None
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Newtonian dynamics
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: 2 problems in Newtonian dynamics
None
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Electric forces
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum: 3 problems in electric forces
None
Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Solids
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum: 3 problems focusing on properties of solids
Material Flow, Musculoskeletal
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Fluids
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: 6 problems on fluid statics and dynamics
Material Flow, Musculoskeletal
Fluid Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Diffusion
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: 3 DA problems on diffusion
None
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Electric current
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: 3 problems on electric fields and currents
None
Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Harmonic Oscillator
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum: 2 problems on the simple oscillator
None
Oscillations & Waves
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Waves
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: 1 problem on waves
None
Oscillations & Waves
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional analysis problems - Light
Remote Learning, Homework, Restricted accessHomework problems using dimensional analysis throughout the curriculum sorted by physics topics: 1 problem on light moving through a medium
Vision
Color
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Dimensional Analysis Quiz and Exam Problems
Remote Learning, Homework, Exam problemA set of problems appropriate for quiz, exam, or HW asking students to evaluate possible equations on dimensions and physical plausibility.
Surface Area/volume, Material Flow, Animal Cardiovascular
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
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