Abstract. We report on the initial field tests of Learning Physical Science (LEPS), a new curricu... more Abstract. We report on the initial field tests of Learning Physical Science (LEPS), a new curriculum adapted from Physical Science and Everyday Thinking (PSET). PSET is an inquiry-based, hands-on, physical science curriculum that includes an explicit focus on nature of science and nature of learning. PSET was developed for small enrollment discussion/lab settings. The Learning Physical Science (LEPS) curriculum maintains the same research-based learning principles as PSET but is suitable for classes taught in lecture format. LEPS has been field tested by eight instructors at different universities. In this paper, we describe the adaptation process, the resulting LEPS curriculum, and present student learning outcomes for LEPS and PSET.
Presented at the 4th International School For Space Simulation Nara Japan 1 5 Apr 1991, 1991
Linear analysis and hybrid simulations are used to investigate the properties of a new electromag... more Linear analysis and hybrid simulations are used to investigate the properties of a new electromagnetic ion beam instability. Some applications of the instability in space are also discussed.
The dissipation of the flow kinetic energy of solar wind ions at the quasi-perpendicular bow shoc... more The dissipation of the flow kinetic energy of solar wind ions at the quasi-perpendicular bow shock results in the formation of ion distributions that have large perpendicular temperature anisotropies. These anisotropies provide free energy for the growth of Alfvén ion cyclotron (A/IC) and mirror waves. The waves then make the ion distributions gyrotropic and substantially reduce their anisotropy. Although differences
A discussion of the transfer of energy through wave particle interactions during impulsive solar ... more A discussion of the transfer of energy through wave particle interactions during impulsive solar flares is presented. Particle simulations are used to investigate the transport of energy across magnetic field lines by electron cyclotron maser radiation, and the conduction of energy along field lines by expanding electron populations heated during the impulsive phase. Results are applied to models for the
Abstract. We report on the initial field tests of Learning Physical Science (LEPS), a new curricu... more Abstract. We report on the initial field tests of Learning Physical Science (LEPS), a new curriculum adapted from Physical Science and Everyday Thinking (PSET). PSET is an inquiry-based, hands-on, physical science curriculum that includes an explicit focus on nature of science and nature of learning. PSET was developed for small enrollment discussion/lab settings. The Learning Physical Science (LEPS) curriculum maintains the same research-based learning principles as PSET but is suitable for classes taught in lecture format. LEPS has been field tested by eight instructors at different universities. In this paper, we describe the adaptation process, the resulting LEPS curriculum, and present student learning outcomes for LEPS and PSET.
Presented at the 4th International School For Space Simulation Nara Japan 1 5 Apr 1991, 1991
Linear analysis and hybrid simulations are used to investigate the properties of a new electromag... more Linear analysis and hybrid simulations are used to investigate the properties of a new electromagnetic ion beam instability. Some applications of the instability in space are also discussed.
The dissipation of the flow kinetic energy of solar wind ions at the quasi-perpendicular bow shoc... more The dissipation of the flow kinetic energy of solar wind ions at the quasi-perpendicular bow shock results in the formation of ion distributions that have large perpendicular temperature anisotropies. These anisotropies provide free energy for the growth of Alfvén ion cyclotron (A/IC) and mirror waves. The waves then make the ion distributions gyrotropic and substantially reduce their anisotropy. Although differences
A discussion of the transfer of energy through wave particle interactions during impulsive solar ... more A discussion of the transfer of energy through wave particle interactions during impulsive solar flares is presented. Particle simulations are used to investigate the transport of energy across magnetic field lines by electron cyclotron maser radiation, and the conduction of energy along field lines by expanding electron populations heated during the impulsive phase. Results are applied to models for the
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