Physics, Physics, Physics!

Abe Hanson, an elementary teacher in the Roseville School District, is a gifted and talented cluster teacher. He has coached Future Problem Solving (FPS) for eight years, qualifying countless teams for the MN state tournament, and sending two to the international competition in 2007 and 2011. Mr. Hanson is returning for his second year at Summer Academy.

Physics, Physics, Physics!

Do you ever wonder how rollercoasters make you feel the way they do?  Have you ever seen a pitcher throw a ridiculous curveball and say to yourself, “How did they do that?!!?”  Does a 310 metric ton hovercraft “floating” on air completely baffle you?  It sounds like you are more interested in physics than you thought!

Physics is an international language of its own, which you will learn to understand and speak by immersing yourself in it.  Observe, measure, and analyze how physics influences the world around you.  Become an expert in the motion of everyday objects like toys, racecars, rockets, and even your friends. 

Understand how and what forces affect you while going about your daily life, like walking down the street, riding your bike, playing catch, or even twisting around turns on roller coasters!  Discover the different types of energy that influence our universe, such as mechanical and gravitational energy.  Build your own car, hover craft, roller coaster, and water rocket!  Excited yet?  Then come bolster your budding physist minds.