Basic Attributes of a Model Physics Classroom

  • room darkening ability
  • all areas lockable
  • meets ADA requirements
  • demonstration equipment storage
  • dry erase board
  • demonstration table
    • drop-down mirror
    • explosion screen
  • seats/labs in same room without partition
  • movable classroom seats
  • lab tables appropriately arranged
    • lab tables with electrical/water/gas/air supplies
    • all electrical outlets in lab ground-fault interrupt
    • each lab station with one computer
    • computer interface (MPLI or ULI)
  • instructional media
    • video camera
    • overhead
    • LCD panel
    • computer w/ CD ROM
    • simulation software
    • slide projector
    • video playback unit
    • laser disk player
    • view screen
    • video projector
  • instructional workstation
    • video camera*
    • digital camera
    • authoring software
  • demonstration equipment
    • hardware
    • software
  • laboratory equipment
    • suitable for 6 set-ups (extra items required)
    • full complement of MBL and CBL software and hardware
  • library of texts, videotapes, CD's, laser disks, and references
  • safety equipment
    • fire blanket
    • fire extinguisher
    • double entrance/exit
    • remote shut offs for water/gas/air/electricity
    • eyewash station
    • shower
    • lockable cabinets