Resources and community for teaching physics for life sciences

Physics Topics

Life Sciences Topics

Resource Types

Register
Measuring myself
Vetted
 
Part 1 of 2
Highlights: A short activity in which students measure various body parts (first digit of thumb, handspan, forearm length, height)
Abstract: A short activity in which students measure various body parts (first digit of thumb, handspan, forearm length, height).
Resource Types: In-class activity
Commercially available in:  ExpertTA
Authors:

TOPICS

Physics Topics: 
Life Sciences Topics: 

FILES Download0


Measuring myself

INSTRUCTOR GUIDE


IMPLEMENTATION

Duration: 

Equipment required: 

Specific equipment needed: 

Basic implementation tips & tricks: 

How does this resource fit into the flow of your course? 

PEDAGOGY

Pedagogical approach: 

Skills / Competencies: 

What insights or realizations do you hope students gain from this resource? 

Why is this resource useful to life sciences students? 

DISCUSSION

LOGIN or REGISTER to see implementation reports and comments and join the discussion.

SUBMISSION DETAILS


Copyright:   2025 Edward Redish

License:   CC: BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license

Last Edit Date: 

Vetted Library Publication Date: 

Submission Date: 

Version: 
MORE