Chalk Talk Physics Podcast

I received some email about my last video, where I showed a mnemonic shortcut for metrix prefixes, that was a bit critical, so here is why you may want to use some memory aids.  The number one reason, as explained in the audio clip, is to allow students to have some success with the prefixes so they do not shut down and decide they hate your class.  Try some - it's not a perfect method, but it's all about capturing students and removing the fear that often comes with a science class.  This was produced on my new computer, so it's light on the music and sound effects - I'm sorting all of my clips before bringing them over to the new system.  I'm working on recording most of my old lessons, and I should have some good material up shortly.

Here it is - our last show for this school year. Thanks to all my students!

A memorial to one of my best students who died in heart surgery last weekend.

We're back! Well I'm back after a break for buying a new house and starting to move. A brief look at what's been happening, and how we'll finish the school year.

Our first podcast of the spring semester. A look at pendulums, springs, and our first week. Then, I answer listener email questions about broadcast standard levels and the tools I use. Nerdy music from The Science Groove and music.podshow.com.

Today I talk about what you need to be successful on the final exam, and we have random ravings of the lunatic mind. Music courtesy of music.podshow.com.

Funny music for the holiday: Talk like a pirate day!

Happy holidays to all of my students. Today, I'll give you a few mousetrap car hints and tips, and play some nerd music from music.podshow.com. Remember to visit www.docfizzix.com for pictures and more technical information. Make your car travel as slowly as possible for max range!

A long rant about technology, education, and momentum. Studio corner and nonsensical ravings.

Episode 8 - We've been podcasting for one year today. Thoughts about new media after producing over 40 audio and video shows. I talk about the unrealized potential for new media in the classroom, including reflections on what works and what does not work. The main issue is with student creation of podcasts, and how to do it without requiring $5,000 worth of studio gear, and still obtaining a listenable result. Once again featuring music from The FuMP courtesy of music.podshow.com, the Podcasting Music Network.

Episode 7, Return of Newton's Laws on this vacation edition featuring music from The Funny Music Project.

Newton's laws, classroom podcasting tools, and our physics catapult contest all in this special enhanced edition of Chalk Talk.

We review Newton's laws of motion and statics, and take a look at our new recording software and its limitations on an older Mac G4.

Review of Linear motion, an update from roboyics, and a brief look at classroom technology.

We review linear motion to prepare for the test next week. Plus, an update from the Robotics Team.

A review of our first week of school. Significant figures, scientific notation, SI units, order of magnitude, and conversions. We also look at the Dallas BEST robotics competition.

Episode 1 for 2007-2008. Meet the teacher. Welcome back students!

The Final Cut for 2006-2007. Thanks to all the physics students for the 100% pass rate on the science TAKS test! We'll see you in the fall at Forney High School!