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Ralf Widenhorn

Portland State University

Department of Physics

Pedagogical Methods Used

Peer Instruction / Think-Pair-Share, Collaborative problem-solving, Conceptually-oriented activities, Context-rich problems, Project-based learning, Guided inquiry, Mathematically-focused activities, Experimentally-focused activities

Life Sciences Focus

Physics for pre-health students, physics of instruments and tools used in medicine and biomedical research, hands-on labs, video interviews with physicians and biomedical researchers

Describe the courses that you teach for life sciences students

Large lecture hall introductory physics, Introductory physics lab, TA supervision Intermediate level physics in biomedicine

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Conservation of Energy and Applications to the Human Body (BMP)

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Energy Conservation in the Body - how does our body convert energy? A student centered, active-learning study of energy conservation.

Work, Non-Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy, Mechanical Power

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage, Cellular Mechanics, Metabolic Pathways

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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INTRODUCTION - Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics (BMP) Curriculum

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Energy Conservation in the Body - how does our body convert energy? A student centered, active-learning study of energy conservation.

Work, Non-Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy, Mechanical Power

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage, Cellular Mechanics, Metabolic Pathways

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Conservation of Energy TEXT-INSTRUCTOR

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Energy Conservation in the Body - how does our body convert energy? A student centered, active-learning study of energy conservation.

Work, Non-Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy, Mechanical Power

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage, Cellular Mechanics, Metabolic Pathways

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Conservation of Energy Learning Activities (LA)

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Student Centered, active-learning activities developing conceptual and graphical understanding of Energy Transfer and Conservation.

Work, Non-Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Conservation of Energy Assessment Questions (AQ)

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Formative/Summative Assessment Questions matched to Learning Objectives in "Conservation of Energy in the Human Body" TEXT.

Work, Non-Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy, Mechanical Power

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

+ 1 more

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Circular and Rotational Motion Applied to the Human Body TEXT (BMP)

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Help your students "process" with this Active Learning Biomedically Relevant Physics TEXT on Circular & Rotational Motion in the Human Body

Position & Displacement, Center of Mass, Central Forces, Inertia in Motion, Force & Acceleration, Interacting Objects, Action/Reaction, Center of Gravity

Pressure & Fluid Diagnostics, Locomotion and Gait, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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1-D Motion in the Human Body - Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics (BMP)

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Engage your students in this first chapter of an active learning, fully ADAPTABLE, biomedically relevant introductory physics curriculum.

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

Biomechanical, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Locomotion and Gait, Kinesiology, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP 1-D Motion in the Human Body Active Learning TEXT

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Have your students "read, process and share" with this Active Learning Biomedically Relevant Physics TEXT on 1-D Motion in the Human Body

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

Biomechanical, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Locomotion and Gait, Kinesiology, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP 1-D Motion in the Human Body Learning Activities (LA)

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Engage your students through Learning Activities (LA) for 1-D Motion in the Human Body. Designed to accompany BMP curriculum.

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

Exercise Science, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP 1D Motion in the Human Body Assessment Questions (AQ)

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Assessment Questions (AQ) on 1D Motion in the Human Body to accompany Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics Curriculum.

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

Biomechanical, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Sample Ch 1 QTI Files -1D Motion in the Human Body

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Easy Implementation in your Learning Management System with QTi Imports! Once opened in your LMS, assessment can be easily modified.

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration

Locomotion and Gait

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

+ 2 more

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