Harding High School Physics

Class account for Gen. Physics class at Harding High School, run by @AstroJasonG

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[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

As a class we just finished two huge things:

1) Used Newton's Laws to calculate the best rocket to use for leaving Earth (based on cost, thrust, weight)

2) Used energy cons. to find the escape velocity for Earth so we can get on with exploring the universe!

#Iteachphysics

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

What is physics according to students on the first day of class?

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

@ms_goetz Firm > mushy

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

What words describe a scientist? Student responses.

I hope you can feel the eye roll after I mentioned to students "Hey I think these words describe you!"

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

Students are so nice to their teachers sometimes (see what the student added in on the left) #hiphoped

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

And finally a partial orbit of Earth before we start a Hohmann transfer to the moon.

Side note: This was made using #kerbalspaceprogram with all of the "realism" mods. All orbital dynamics and rocket parameters are "real life"

#Iteachphysics
#distancelearning

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

As a class we just finished two huge things:

1) Used Newton's Laws to calculate the best rocket to use for leaving Earth (based on cost, thrust, weight)

2) Used energy cons. to find the escape velocity for Earth so we can get on with exploring the universe!

#Iteachphysics

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

And here's our rocket separating its last stage:

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

What's a good astrophysical process/object that looks flashy in the gamma part of the spectrum?

Maybe @NASAHubble or #asknasa has an idea?

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

Good question from a student for @maejemison

"Do you think being an astronaut was
fulfilling? Was that your last dream you
hoped to accomplish?"

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

We are gearing up for a full week of thinking about women in @NASA !

Tomorrow students will be creating a "hiring checklist" of qualifications to be an astronaut that is both rigorous but equitable.

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

@Super_Grover Hey thanks! Students are going to be delighted to see this on Tuesday!

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

Students want to know: Has anyone eaten pizza in space?

@NASA #AskNASA

[Jason Garver @AstroJasonG]

Talking about imposter syndrome when i don't don't feel qualified to be the one talking about imposter syndrome is just hilarious.

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

@merylbatchelder We think so!

[Learn With NASA @LearnWithNASA]

Happy #NationalInventorsDay! 💡

Did you know @Astro_Jeanette received patents for innovations to improve automobile safety?🚗

We can't wait to see her launch to the @Space_Station later this year on the 1st crewed flight of the Boeing Starliner. 🚀

https://t.co/vGDm0GjhvH

[ESA Webb Telescope @ESA_Webb]

Great video by the Canadian Space Agency @csa_asc, about Canada's contribution to the James #Webb Space Telescope! 👏 #JWST

[Jason Garver @AstroJasonG]

So i can totally see a sticking point when explicitly teaching about women in STEM.

The data you might want to analyze with students is not readily available.

Today i spent 2.5 yours planning a 30 minute lesson on the history of women in NASA.

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

Summary of almost 100% of student reaction to the fact that NASA has struggled to include women in the space program:

"That's pretty dumb tbh"

But don't worry @NASA_Astronauts, tomorrow we're talking all about the positive steps NASA has taken and their successes

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

The student also went on to say that NASA should put their money where their mouth is and make some new spacesuits!

[Harding High School Physics @Physics_Knights]

Students watched a video that outlined how NASA's lack of medium spacesuits which are used more by women

Student response: "NASA has the money to buy rocket ships that are so expensive and you're telling me you can't find the right size of a suit? That's an excuse right there"