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MESA Prosthetic Arm Challenge Contest. The MESA Prosthetic Arm Challenge will be a new Physics Day competition this year for middle and high school teams from MESA Programs. Utah State University has teamed with the Utah MESA Program. To have the Utah MESA Prosthetic Arm Challenge contest finals at Lagoon on Physics Day. More information will be posted in the coming weeks. For additional information, or questions contact:. USU School of TEAL-Outreach. Utah State Office of Education (USOE). Weber State Un...

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This section provides an extensive annotated bibliography of resources related to Amusement Park Physics. Articles: Physics Education in Amusement Parks. Articles: Roller Coaster Physics. Articles: Measurements on Rides. Articles: Using Video Digitizing. Videos about Amusement Park Physics:. TV Clips about Amusement Park Physics:. Articles: Physics Education in Amusement Parks. Escobar, Carole, "Amusement Park Physics," The Physics Teacher, Volume 28, Number 7, Oct. 1990, pp. 446-454. Natale, Kim, "Final...

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PTC Community Education Programs. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). USU Admissions and Recruiting. New MESA Wind Contest. Updated 2/28/2014 - Utah State University Physics Department.

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Lets face it; Physics Day at Lagoon is FUN! Over the years, we have collected hundreds of cool pictures and lots of media coverage including dozens of TV news spots, radio pieces and newspaper stories. The stars of it all are the students and teachers having a blast and learning a bit on the side. Updated 2/28/2014 - Utah State University Physics Department.

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The Plasma Science and Innovation Center. Moqui (2D) simulation of the FRX-L FRC (by Dr. R. D. Milroy). A DOE approved project including the following people and institutions:. University of Washington Plasma Sciences. Prof Thomas R. Jarboe. Dr Richard Milroy, RPPL, Deputy Director, Group Leader: FLR and Kinetic Effects Group. Prof Uri Shumlak, A&A, Group Leader: Boundary Conditions and Geometry Group. Dr Alan Glasser, A&A, Sr. Principal Research Scientist, Parallel Solver Deveopment.

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The General Information section allows you to easily find answers to the most general and frequently asked questions. Use the menu bar to the right to navigate. What is Amusement Park Physics? Past Physics Day Summaries. Updated 2/28/2014 - Utah State University Physics Department.

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So, now that you know all about USU Physics Day at Lagoon, you want to know how to join in this exciting experience. Well, this is the place for you. This page provides links to all you need to know about registration for USU Physics Day at Lagoon. There are three important parts of Physics Day:. Learning about physics while enjoying rides. Participating in contests and activities. Enhancing your students' classroom learning before and after Physics Day, using these activities. Stop in at the USU registr...

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This page is made especially for teachers. In it you will find all the links you need to come and have a fun and useful day at Lagoon. Details on the event are provide in the Annual Teacher Letter. We have also written a letter to take to your principal or administrator, offering argument for why USU Physics Day at Lagoon is a valuable learning experience for your students. Links to both of these letters, as well as to information on registration and contests, are provided in the menu to the right.

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You are encouraged to use the activities at Lagoon as the basis of classroom discussions and lessons on various aspects of physics. The contests provide an excellent motivation for lessons in rotational mechanics and centripetal force, in conservation of energy, in design of measurement devices, and in data collection and error analysis, just to name a few examples. Utah State University provides the following resources:. A free 175 page Amusement Park Physics Curriculum Manual.

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Did Your Parent's Attend Physics Day at Lagoon? This is the 25th anniversary of USU Physics Day at Lagoon! As such we want to find students who are Second Generation Physics Day Participants. If you are a second generation physics day participant then send an e-mail to physicsdayusu@gmail.com. To get a special anniversary t-shirt for you and your parents! In your e-mail you should share a brief story of you parent's experience and any photos that you have to share!