This article, created by D. Griffiths, describes Spearman's coefficient of rank correlation and attempts to explain how its algebraic structure arises. The author states the goals of this lesson as, "A full understanding...

This paper, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, discusses using a problem based learning approach to analytical and applied chemistry. A case study is described which is based on an investigation of a fictitious...

This case study examines the public health issue of asbestos. Students will learn about different types of asbestos and their uses, as well as how people are exposed to and personally harmed by the substance. The...

This handbook is designed to help the new teacher, or teachers new to physics, get started in their classes. Each chapter covers a specific physics or pedagogy topic with a short introduction and a selection of lessons,...

This case study uses the example of Pluto: how do we determine what a planet is? The lesson compares orbital parameters like semi-major axis, orbital period and orbital resonance of different planets. The material would...