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”
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Physics teachers. The latest edition of Classroom Physics is now available at the link below. The focus is on Atmospheric Physics 🙂
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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
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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.
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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
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!
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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...
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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 🎢
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.
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
I’m teaching physics first to freshman this semester. Today, I gave them two circuit diagrams, each with a labeled battery voltage and resister values. The task was to write everything you know about each circuit and write any questions you have. This is called a goalless problem.
November 15, 2024 at 2:38 AM
I’m teaching physics first to freshman this semester. Today, I gave them two circuit diagrams, each with a labeled battery voltage and resister values. The task was to write everything you know about each circuit and write any questions you have. This is called a goalless problem.
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Recording this podcast for our local NPR was such a treat. I got to share the best parts of my job and the host, Peter Medlin, is just an amazing journalist. www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
A Rockford educator teaches us how to think like a physicist | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
"I don't need a student to like my class. I know that I've done my job when a student says, 'Oh my gosh, I can't drive my car without thinking about physics anymore!' or 'I'm always seeing physics thr...
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November 14, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Recording this podcast for our local NPR was such a treat. I got to share the best parts of my job and the host, Peter Medlin, is just an amazing journalist. www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
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📍Welcome to the Women In STEM feed! 📍
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November 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM
📍Welcome to the Women In STEM feed! 📍
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Looks like more physics folks have found this place, hello! I need to get more into the habit of engaging on here and hopefully this is the push I need. Connections with great people on old Twitter helped me become the teacher I am today and I miss those experiences. 🎢
November 14, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Looks like more physics folks have found this place, hello! I need to get more into the habit of engaging on here and hopefully this is the push I need. Connections with great people on old Twitter helped me become the teacher I am today and I miss those experiences. 🎢
@jacobsphysics.bsky.social one of my students was talking about the school her brother attends… “I’m sure you’ve never heard of it… Woodberry Forest”. 😃
November 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
@jacobsphysics.bsky.social one of my students was talking about the school her brother attends… “I’m sure you’ve never heard of it… Woodberry Forest”. 😃
This happened last night! So excited to have met Tatiana Erukhimova from Texas A&M.
July 9, 2024 at 6:12 PM
This happened last night! So excited to have met Tatiana Erukhimova from Texas A&M.
Last night was so exciting! Jocelyn Bell Burnell presented a talk “ and it was AMAZING! Also, I took a former student of mine that is doing graduate research work right now and we were able to get a picture with her. To share this experience with my student made my teacher heart full.💕
July 9, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Last night was so exciting! Jocelyn Bell Burnell presented a talk “ and it was AMAZING! Also, I took a former student of mine that is doing graduate research work right now and we were able to get a picture with her. To share this experience with my student made my teacher heart full.💕
Arriving in Boston today for the AAPT summer meeting. Let me know if you are also attending, would love to meet up with other physics folks! 🎢
July 5, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Arriving in Boston today for the AAPT summer meeting. Let me know if you are also attending, would love to meet up with other physics folks! 🎢
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I have a publication date! 5 Steps AP Physics 1 (and the C book) will be out Oct 15. Preorder here:
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5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1
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June 20, 2024 at 11:38 AM
I have a publication date! 5 Steps AP Physics 1 (and the C book) will be out Oct 15. Preorder here:
#iteachphysics
www.mhprofessional.com/5-steps-to-a...
#iteachphysics
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This is such terrible news. Those researchers were indispensable in our quest to identify, understand, and fight misinformation & disinformation.
NEWS: After sustained attacks from House Republicans, the Stanford Internet Observatory is being dismantled. A huge blow to academic freedom and our ability to understand platforms and influence operations www.platformer.news/stanford-int...
June 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM
This is such terrible news. Those researchers were indispensable in our quest to identify, understand, and fight misinformation & disinformation.
Today’s adventure was a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. That’s a pic of Lake Michigan in the background. I did make it to the top of the climbing dune and was so proud of myself.
June 18, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Today’s adventure was a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. That’s a pic of Lake Michigan in the background. I did make it to the top of the climbing dune and was so proud of myself.
Finished planning my trip to AAPT summer meeting. Who is going? Would love to catch up with folks. I’ve never been to Boston before and so excited! I can’t believe I get to see MIT and Harvard too!!!! 🎢
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June 17, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Finished planning my trip to AAPT summer meeting. Who is going? Would love to catch up with folks. I’ve never been to Boston before and so excited! I can’t believe I get to see MIT and Harvard too!!!! 🎢
Spending a week in Northern Michigan fishing with family. Too cold and windy for a day on the boat today so just enjoying down time and playing cards.
June 16, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Spending a week in Northern Michigan fishing with family. Too cold and windy for a day on the boat today so just enjoying down time and playing cards.
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I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️🌈💖
June 14, 2024 at 2:19 AM
I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️🌈💖
Last week I finished up my first year at my new job and so grateful for the work I do there. I’m appreciated, supported, and have grown so much this year. I’m glad to find a place that has made me love teaching again! I also can’t believe it was my 27th year teaching.
June 14, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Last week I finished up my first year at my new job and so grateful for the work I do there. I’m appreciated, supported, and have grown so much this year. I’m glad to find a place that has made me love teaching again! I also can’t believe it was my 27th year teaching.
I’m changing out an old landline jack with a new one. I realize this has a low voltage (~48 volts). Do I need to disconnect power before working? I don’t even know how to do that since the power is from the phone company (I know this since the phone company visited our house due to an issue).
March 25, 2024 at 1:06 PM
I’m changing out an old landline jack with a new one. I realize this has a low voltage (~48 volts). Do I need to disconnect power before working? I don’t even know how to do that since the power is from the phone company (I know this since the phone company visited our house due to an issue).