Podcast: Teaching Physics through History with Kathy Joseph Follow Us: Comments 0 Podcast: Teaching Physics through History with Kathy Joseph About From Faraday to Volta, there are plenty of amazing stories when it comes to the history of physics. So how do you teach it best to grab the intention of learners? We speak with Kathy Joseph, host of the YouTube channel Kathy Love Physics and author of The Lightning Tamers: True Stories of the Dreamers and Schemers Who Harnessed Electricity and Transformed Our World to learn more. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More Information About the FizzicsEd Podcast About Kathy Joseph Kathy Joseph splits her time between writing her next book, making documentary videos based on her books for her YouTube channel, Kathy Loves Physics, and giving talks about the history of science. Kathy holds multiple advanced degrees in physics and engineering and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area Learn more at www.KathyLovesPhysics.com The Lightning Tamers: True Stories of the Dreamers and Schemers Who Harnessed Electricity and Transformed Our World You flick on a light without thinking about it. But what about the fascinating and bizarre stories hidden behind that simple action? Fortunes were made and lost, ideas stolen, rivalries pursued, dogs electrocuted, beards set on fire, arms amputated, and decapitated human heads reanimated all with the invention and evolution of electricity. In this physics and engineering chronicle disguised as an electric time-travel adventure, Kathy Joseph, physicist, educator, and creator of the popular Kathy Loves Physics documentary channel on YouTube, shares the story of electricity through the linked breakthroughs of men and women in science. Get the book With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! Hosted by Ben Newsome Other Episodes Episode: 60 " Making museums come alive! " Comments 0 Museums & Education Ben Newsome July 30, 2018 Museums Podcasts Scicomm STEM Edchat All about museum education and the thoughts behind public exhibitions at the Australian Museum! Ellie Downing is the Manager for Science Engagement and Events at the Australian Museum and has been involved in science engagement and content creation for many years in the museum sector. Listen in as we chat... 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From Faraday to Volta, there are plenty of amazing stories when it comes to the history of physics. So how do you teach it best to grab the intention of learners? We speak with Kathy Joseph, host of the YouTube channel Kathy Love Physics and author of The Lightning Tamers: True Stories of the Dreamers and Schemers Who Harnessed Electricity and Transformed Our World to learn more. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Kathy Joseph Kathy Joseph splits her time between writing her next book, making documentary videos based on her books for her YouTube channel, Kathy Loves Physics, and giving talks about the history of science. Kathy holds multiple advanced degrees in physics and engineering and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area Learn more at www.KathyLovesPhysics.com The Lightning Tamers: True Stories of the Dreamers and Schemers Who Harnessed Electricity and Transformed Our World You flick on a light without thinking about it. But what about the fascinating and bizarre stories hidden behind that simple action? Fortunes were made and lost, ideas stolen, rivalries pursued, dogs electrocuted, beards set on fire, arms amputated, and decapitated human heads reanimated all with the invention and evolution of electricity. In this physics and engineering chronicle disguised as an electric time-travel adventure, Kathy Joseph, physicist, educator, and creator of the popular Kathy Loves Physics documentary channel on YouTube, shares the story of electricity through the linked breakthroughs of men and women in science. Get the book
With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! Hosted by Ben Newsome
All about museum education and the thoughts behind public exhibitions at the Australian Museum! Ellie Downing is the Manager for Science Engagement and Events at the Australian Museum and has been involved in science engagement and content creation for many years in the museum sector. Listen in as we chat...
Here's a challenge to take up - why not try combining poetry with your science programs? We chat the positive impact this has on learning and about how this can be done with Dr Sam Illingworth, a Senior Lecturer in science communication at the University of Western Australia.
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