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The Physics of Dance

The Physics of Dance

References to the work of Kenneth Laws on the physics of dance. “Physics and dance represent remarkably complementary approaches to human body movement – the scientific approach of classical mechanics, and the aesthetic approach of the popular art form of dance.” “Physics of Dance” presentations and classes are given by Kenneth Laws, Professor Emeritus of Physics at...

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Math Through Music

Math Through Music

From Oracle’s ThinkQuest project (“Projects by Students For Students)  comes a site with a series of lessons linking math and music. “Math and music have always been considered closely connected in many ways. It is widely believed that students who do well in music also excel in math. Some research shows that starting music lessons at a young age enhances math ability . One...

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The Chemistry of Paint

The Chemistry of Paint

One in a series of articles and bibiliographies on chemistry and art.

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Biophilia Educational Program

Biophilia Educational Program

A fascinating program leveraging music to teach various biological and earth science subjects.  Biophilia link …

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Lesson: Physics of Mobiles

Lesson: Physics of Mobiles

An interesting lesson idea.  Students build mobiles and calculate the transitional and rotational equilibrium.  http://honorsphysics.homestead.com/artandphysics.html

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