Review for:HyperPhysics

posted: on January 25, 2007 at 3:14PM

Physics

Magnetism, Electrostatics, Relativity, etc.

I use Hyperphysics to send my advanced students in the direction of more information, and to remind myself of things I have forgotten since college

A.P., Honors or Advanced

Hyperphysics is an online information source set up like a concept map. You can quickly get to any topic in physics that you are interested in. It then provides a quick summary of the topic, with the math at the calculus level, with links to relevant other topics.

Increases mapping skills, Increases student engagement and motivation, advanced information easily accessible

If you know you know it (or knew it once), but don't know where to look for it; it is easily findable using hyperphysics. If you are looking for a way for a student to organize information for herself, it is also an excellent example of a concept map. For a student who does not want to slog through the textbook it is an exciting and concise presentation of the relevant information.

The math level is in calculus, making it somewhat useless for lower level classes. Many students who need to read more in a calm env. (or process info slowly) will find it boggling. "Look something up on HyperPhysics" is not a useful way of getting students to understand information... though a few will appreciate knowing of its existance!