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Megan HG @meganhg.bsky.social

Aug 27 was year 22, day 1. Intro classes for Physics 1 (9th gr), Physics 2 (new course), and accelerated Precalc. Physics 2 opened class by trying to time releasing a marble down a track to hit an X on a rotating disk. #teach180 #iTeachPhysics

Photo of a classroom with a teacher (me) watching a student release a marble down a ramp, toward a rotating disk. Three other students stand in the background.
aug 30, 2025, 12:25 am • 3 0

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Megan HG @meganhg.bsky.social

Day 2: Physics 2 solved Ramp vs. Turntable as an introduction to circular motion. I wanted to see them working on a problem, reviewing their physics, and working with lab equipment. These observations help me set an initial level for this new course. #teach180

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aug 30, 2025, 12:35 am • 1 1 • view
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Megan HG @meganhg.bsky.social

Day 3: Accel Algebra and Precalc is 2 courses in 1, meant to propel a select batch of juniors into calculus for senior year. We use cognitive science, explicit practice on study skills, and standards based grading to get them there. Stus take a quiz every. single. day, starting now. #teach180

Illustration of the Try 1 & 2 structure of this class.
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