Monica Owens
@monicaowens.bsky.social
Senior Science Instructor at Culver Academies, STEP UP Ambassador, Partner Teacher SpectrumX, AP Physics Instructor, Physics First Instructor, Competency Based “Grading”
It’s better than seeing the news posts from the U.S. I’m seriously having a hard time sorting out news with the Onion posts at times.
July 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It’s better than seeing the news posts from the U.S. I’m seriously having a hard time sorting out news with the Onion posts at times.
Reposted by Monica Owens
Physics teachers. The latest edition of Classroom Physics is now available at the link below. The focus is on Atmospheric Physics 🙂
#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#SciTeachUK
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#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#SciTeachUK
spark.iop.org/sites/defaul...
July 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Physics teachers. The latest edition of Classroom Physics is now available at the link below. The focus is on Atmospheric Physics 🙂
#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#SciTeachUK
spark.iop.org/sites/defaul...
#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#SciTeachUK
spark.iop.org/sites/defaul...
Our yard is blooming and growing. Some of the growth is oyster mushrooms and Concord grapes.
July 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Our yard is blooming and growing. Some of the growth is oyster mushrooms and Concord grapes.
Reposted by Monica Owens
Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
Migrated but not active, hoping to change that!
July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Migrated but not active, hoping to change that!
Yeah, I’ve been MIA for a bit! I went to my camera roll and this is my most recent food pic, mushrooms my son found in the yard last night.
July 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Yeah, I’ve been MIA for a bit! I went to my camera roll and this is my most recent food pic, mushrooms my son found in the yard last night.
I haven’t been on here in months, been dealing with medical issues while juggling teaching and just trying to survive. Had my ankle replaced in March, before that lots of appts and pain, now lots of PT. Doing much better and hoping to get back to posting and interacting. Miss my physics/ed PLN!
July 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I haven’t been on here in months, been dealing with medical issues while juggling teaching and just trying to survive. Had my ankle replaced in March, before that lots of appts and pain, now lots of PT. Doing much better and hoping to get back to posting and interacting. Miss my physics/ed PLN!
I’m so Midwest (and don’t have my reading glasses on) that I read this as SNOW pop up chat and that seemed on brand for a post from Kory 🤣
November 21, 2024 at 4:14 AM
I’m so Midwest (and don’t have my reading glasses on) that I read this as SNOW pop up chat and that seemed on brand for a post from Kory 🤣
Thank you for sharing! This is a great lesson. You always have such creative stuff.
November 20, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Thank you for sharing! This is a great lesson. You always have such creative stuff.
Reposted by Monica Owens
I'm really excited about the problem that I used for our cumulative review of mechanics. In 15 parts, students had to do a little bit of everything that we've been working on so far this year 😏 #iteachphysics 🎢
Lesson Details: passionatelycurioussci.weebly.com/blog/mechani...
Lesson Details: passionatelycurioussci.weebly.com/blog/mechani...
November 19, 2024 at 10:50 PM
I'm really excited about the problem that I used for our cumulative review of mechanics. In 15 parts, students had to do a little bit of everything that we've been working on so far this year 😏 #iteachphysics 🎢
Lesson Details: passionatelycurioussci.weebly.com/blog/mechani...
Lesson Details: passionatelycurioussci.weebly.com/blog/mechani...
I sure can but I’m off my work computer for the night. I’ll share tomorrow. When I started my new job last year I got a work laptop and have since refused to do schoolwork on my home computer as an attempt at work life balance.
November 19, 2024 at 2:52 AM
I sure can but I’m off my work computer for the night. I’ll share tomorrow. When I started my new job last year I got a work laptop and have since refused to do schoolwork on my home computer as an attempt at work life balance.
Reposted by Monica Owens
Trying to add more quick 'analog' labs to my APP1 curriculum. 45 min, derive an algebraic expression for velocity of a pushed block using work-kinetic energy theorem. Estimate a numeric value with measurements only from this equipment. No screens. Mostly happy the with results! #iTeachPhysics 🎢
November 19, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Trying to add more quick 'analog' labs to my APP1 curriculum. 45 min, derive an algebraic expression for velocity of a pushed block using work-kinetic energy theorem. Estimate a numeric value with measurements only from this equipment. No screens. Mostly happy the with results! #iTeachPhysics 🎢
I mean he did get that bonus after all, lol
November 19, 2024 at 2:40 AM
I mean he did get that bonus after all, lol
Or worse!
Christmas Vacation Nine Lives GIF
ALT: Christmas Vacation Nine Lives GIF
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November 16, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Or worse!
Each group gets a set of batteries. This is only the second year I’m doing this project so it’s still a lot of adjusting for me. Here are a few from last year.
November 16, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Each group gets a set of batteries. This is only the second year I’m doing this project so it’s still a lot of adjusting for me. Here are a few from last year.
Students drew circuit diagrams for their designs and then tested the viability using Phet circuit construction. Students have individual interviews with me next week to justify their design and get approval to build their room. They will make rooms in shoeboxes, then connect them to make a house.
a person is standing in front of a huge explosion with the words `` 1-2-3 !!! '' written on it .
ALT: a person is standing in front of a huge explosion with the words `` 1-2-3 !!! '' written on it .
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Students drew circuit diagrams for their designs and then tested the viability using Phet circuit construction. Students have individual interviews with me next week to justify their design and get approval to build their room. They will make rooms in shoeboxes, then connect them to make a house.
My physics 1st class started their home wiring design project today. Each group picked a room of a house, each room has requirements that need to be met. For example, the bathroom needs a ventilation fan that is connected to a switch, an overhead light on a different switch, a duplex outlet, etc.
November 15, 2024 at 9:56 PM
My physics 1st class started their home wiring design project today. Each group picked a room of a house, each room has requirements that need to be met. For example, the bathroom needs a ventilation fan that is connected to a switch, an overhead light on a different switch, a duplex outlet, etc.
@conradknauer.bsky.social thought this might be helpful to you
November 15, 2024 at 2:57 AM
@conradknauer.bsky.social thought this might be helpful to you
I think there is a way to “automatically” find your Twitter followers on here…. Let me see if I can find it.
November 15, 2024 at 2:51 AM
I think there is a way to “automatically” find your Twitter followers on here…. Let me see if I can find it.
And I want to give back. Teaching is hard and often isolating. Never be afraid to ask for help or support. I’ve been at this for 27 years and still feel like I have a lot to learn. Let’s make this platform a safe place for teachers to get support.
November 15, 2024 at 2:44 AM
And I want to give back. Teaching is hard and often isolating. Never be afraid to ask for help or support. I’ve been at this for 27 years and still feel like I have a lot to learn. Let’s make this platform a safe place for teachers to get support.
I gained followers, hello! I teach physics first to freshman and AP Physics 1 at a boarding school. Students are “graded” on competencies. If you are new to teaching physics or competencies, let me know if you need support or help. So many other awesome physics teachers have helped me along the way
November 15, 2024 at 2:44 AM
I gained followers, hello! I teach physics first to freshman and AP Physics 1 at a boarding school. Students are “graded” on competencies. If you are new to teaching physics or competencies, let me know if you need support or help. So many other awesome physics teachers have helped me along the way
It was a great way to help them put into practice a lot of skills we have been learning, give them some perspective about just looking at a problem instead of focusing on only one idea, and helped me see where the problem areas are. I write about this in case anyone finds this helpful.
November 15, 2024 at 2:38 AM
It was a great way to help them put into practice a lot of skills we have been learning, give them some perspective about just looking at a problem instead of focusing on only one idea, and helped me see where the problem areas are. I write about this in case anyone finds this helpful.
After 15 minutes, all the students, at once (I have small classes) came up to the whiteboard and wrote down one thing they knew or a question they had. This gave them time to stretch their legs but also not really see who wrote what. We used our “keen physics eye” to evaluate the responses.
November 15, 2024 at 2:38 AM
After 15 minutes, all the students, at once (I have small classes) came up to the whiteboard and wrote down one thing they knew or a question they had. This gave them time to stretch their legs but also not really see who wrote what. We used our “keen physics eye” to evaluate the responses.