Synchronizing distant clocks at rest in the same reference frame is far from a trivial issue. A review is presented of the several problems involved and of the practical approaches adopted in the course of time. The conventionalist view is discussed, […]
The article describes a teaching proposal in which some fundamental properties of quantum systems are presented through the development of quantum cryptography protocols. The idea is the use of these properties as operational tools in a context that can stimulate students’ curiosity and interest. […]
In order to satisfy the need for a greater involvement of AI F in the training of primary and secondary school teachers, about a year ago the working group “Compulsory School” was formed. Starting from a ‘fact-finding’ investigation about the teaching of physics and of experimental sciences in ‘basic’ school , […]
An application of the Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool software for the study of kinematics is presented. The activity has been tailored to exploit the students’ interest in sports, in order to improve their participation. The software has been used to make it easier to understand the basic concepts of kinematics, […]
Some simple, low cost and useful apparatuses are described which are easy to be made, even as homework by students. Their usefulness will be found in a number of experiments which normally require expensive and not commonly available instruments in the school laboratory. […]
An up-to-date and effective teaching should develop skills in students. To assess skills, real-world tasks are required. This paper will show you how a closed question task can be turned into a skilled task. […]