NCNAAPT November 3rd, 2012, Sierra College
There are many times during the year that I use the art of storytelling to captivate my students. Setting up a problem or sharing the history of a discovery can be as interesting as the phenomenn itself.
Powerpoint accompanying talk is available here.
Most curriculum resources are available here.
I have use the book "The Pluto Files" by Neil deGrasse Tyson for several years now as part of my Astronomy curriculum. deGrasse Tyson is a great story teller. All of the material is available here:
The Pluto Files Curriculum
Bree Barnett Dreyfuss has taught Physics at Amador Valley High School since 2005. She earned her B.S. in Physics from Cal State University, Hayward with a minor in Art Studio and a Master in Teacher Leadership from St. Mary's College. Barnett Dreyfuss is a Mentor and Coach to new teachers in the Exploratorium's Teacher Institute. She is the as Vice President of Marketing for NCNAAPT. She strongly believes that the Physics education community is stronger through reflection and collaboration.