Megan HG
@meganhg.bsky.social
she/her/hers. I'm here for the physics and math teaching conversation. #iTeachPhysics and #iTeachMath. Also interested in boarding school, independent schools, GSA, and FTC robotics.
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The struggle is real! 4/€1,00 grocery store croissants in Netherlands this summer confused me for a solid minute.
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The struggle is real! 4/€1,00 grocery store croissants in Netherlands this summer confused me for a solid minute.
I think that’s the right answer!
I think all three of us are annoyed with ourselves for not remembering that the . vs , convention is different in other parts of the world.
I think all three of us are annoyed with ourselves for not remembering that the . vs , convention is different in other parts of the world.
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I think that’s the right answer!
I think all three of us are annoyed with ourselves for not remembering that the . vs , convention is different in other parts of the world.
I think all three of us are annoyed with ourselves for not remembering that the . vs , convention is different in other parts of the world.
Aha, this feels like the correct answer! Unambiguous…thank you
What’s funny is the three of us recently chuckled over potential confusion when writing dates.
What’s funny is the three of us recently chuckled over potential confusion when writing dates.
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Aha, this feels like the correct answer! Unambiguous…thank you
What’s funny is the three of us recently chuckled over potential confusion when writing dates.
What’s funny is the three of us recently chuckled over potential confusion when writing dates.
Next time, I think I’ll put a note below the table to say I’m using the US convention.
Do authors of STEM papers say which decimal/thousands separator convention they’re using? Or is the reader supposed to pick it up from context?
Do authors of STEM papers say which decimal/thousands separator convention they’re using? Or is the reader supposed to pick it up from context?
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Next time, I think I’ll put a note below the table to say I’m using the US convention.
Do authors of STEM papers say which decimal/thousands separator convention they’re using? Or is the reader supposed to pick it up from context?
Do authors of STEM papers say which decimal/thousands separator convention they’re using? Or is the reader supposed to pick it up from context?
You got it! That’s exactly what happened! Lookup table I provided on the test listed the density of water as 1.000 g/cm^3. Two stus read it as one thousand but I meant one.
We all had an “of course!” moment because we all know this int’l diff and yet made the mistake.
We all had an “of course!” moment because we all know this int’l diff and yet made the mistake.
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
You got it! That’s exactly what happened! Lookup table I provided on the test listed the density of water as 1.000 g/cm^3. Two stus read it as one thousand but I meant one.
We all had an “of course!” moment because we all know this int’l diff and yet made the mistake.
We all had an “of course!” moment because we all know this int’l diff and yet made the mistake.
My robotics classes have passing familiarity with PID control. It's pretty accessible with even this $80 car kit: us.elegoo.com/products/ele...
My favorite is writing line-following robots. Self-balancing bots are great, but you'd have to build a new chassis.
My favorite is writing line-following robots. Self-balancing bots are great, but you'd have to build a new chassis.
Smart Robot Car Kit V4.0 (With Camera)
ELEGOO Smart Robot Car: An educational STEM kit for beginners (kids) to get hands-on experience in programming, electronics assembling, and robotics knowledge. It is an integration solution for roboti...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My robotics classes have passing familiarity with PID control. It's pretty accessible with even this $80 car kit: us.elegoo.com/products/ele...
My favorite is writing line-following robots. Self-balancing bots are great, but you'd have to build a new chassis.
My favorite is writing line-following robots. Self-balancing bots are great, but you'd have to build a new chassis.
Same! I also love the decorative "fire" element. Great project Michael :)
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Same! I also love the decorative "fire" element. Great project Michael :)
Great explanation, indeed! I studied materials engineering at university and "strong in different ways" was the very idea that got me to declare the major.
Also, I didn't realize how different A Level Physics is from US Physics. Americans don't learn materials sci outside of chemistry.
Also, I didn't realize how different A Level Physics is from US Physics. Americans don't learn materials sci outside of chemistry.
October 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Great explanation, indeed! I studied materials engineering at university and "strong in different ways" was the very idea that got me to declare the major.
Also, I didn't realize how different A Level Physics is from US Physics. Americans don't learn materials sci outside of chemistry.
Also, I didn't realize how different A Level Physics is from US Physics. Americans don't learn materials sci outside of chemistry.
I love these two variations! I, too, have created a variant of Kelly's. The ones I use are here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Lab Practical: Forces Stations
Name: __________________________________________ Partner: _______________________________ Date: _______________ Forces Lab Practical Directions: With your assigned partner, you'll visit four differen...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I love these two variations! I, too, have created a variant of Kelly's. The ones I use are here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
My grading is a weird mix of in and out of Canvas, digital and not. This “spreadsheet” is saving my tuchus.
October 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My grading is a weird mix of in and out of Canvas, digital and not. This “spreadsheet” is saving my tuchus.
The best part is the kids’ explanations and commentary happened in front of all their parents, making everyone feel really good about the day!
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The best part is the kids’ explanations and commentary happened in front of all their parents, making everyone feel really good about the day!
I loved the ninth graders’ responses to “why is this question hard?”
1. You can’t see the magnetic force.
2. It’s not obvious that the globe is pulling down on the holder given the magnet is at the top of the holder.
3. And, without reasonably detailed force diagrams, 1 & 2 are easy to overlook.
1. You can’t see the magnetic force.
2. It’s not obvious that the globe is pulling down on the holder given the magnet is at the top of the holder.
3. And, without reasonably detailed force diagrams, 1 & 2 are easy to overlook.
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I loved the ninth graders’ responses to “why is this question hard?”
1. You can’t see the magnetic force.
2. It’s not obvious that the globe is pulling down on the holder given the magnet is at the top of the holder.
3. And, without reasonably detailed force diagrams, 1 & 2 are easy to overlook.
1. You can’t see the magnetic force.
2. It’s not obvious that the globe is pulling down on the holder given the magnet is at the top of the holder.
3. And, without reasonably detailed force diagrams, 1 & 2 are easy to overlook.
Way to go, Rhett! I’ve learned a lot from you over the years
October 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Way to go, Rhett! I’ve learned a lot from you over the years
Right?! We’ve pivoted to nearly 100% in class work though cause the teens were getting a little too much “specific research”
October 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Right?! We’ve pivoted to nearly 100% in class work though cause the teens were getting a little too much “specific research”
