U. Wanderlingh, C. Branca, V. Nibali, Giovanna Ruello, U. Wanderlingh
The presentation will illustrate how to realize, in a transparent tank, a stable refractive index gradient by using sucrose solutions and a gelling agent. The apparatus will be used in a classroom for hand-on experiments on the refraction of light and on related topics, with particular emphasis on atmospheric effects such as mirages and Fata Morgana. Besides, in the preparation of this activity thermodynamical concepts, such as solubility, phase transitions and thermal stability are also involved. The ingredients and tools used in the preparation are easily available in household stores and do not present any risk of serious injuries. The potential applications of a refractive index gradient for optical fibres will be illustrated as well.
{"title":"Mirage in a box: a classroom activity on the refractive index gradient","authors":"U. Wanderlingh, C. Branca, V. Nibali, Giovanna Ruello, U. Wanderlingh","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A21","url":null,"abstract":"The presentation will illustrate how to realize, in a transparent tank, a stable refractive index gradient by using sucrose solutions and a gelling agent. The apparatus will be used in a classroom for hand-on experiments on the refraction of light and on related topics, with particular emphasis on atmospheric effects such as mirages and Fata Morgana. Besides, in the preparation of this activity thermodynamical concepts, such as solubility, phase transitions and thermal stability are also involved. The ingredients and tools used in the preparation are easily available in household stores and do not present any risk of serious injuries. The potential applications of a refractive index gradient for optical fibres will be illustrated as well.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46753738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In this didactic paper basic concepts of seismic isolation are discussed. Models and devices of isolating structures to mitigate seismic actions are presented. As an application an easy example is illustrated in the case of a single degree of freedom (SDOF) structure, showing as basic knowledges of mathematics are fundamental to formulate and solve problems in different fields of applied sciences, as seismic engineering. The aim of this paper is to give a simple lecture on techniques used to prevent the effects of an earthquake in a country.
{"title":"A didactic introduction to models and devices to mitigate seismic actions","authors":"I. Failla","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A16","url":null,"abstract":"In this didactic paper basic concepts of seismic isolation are discussed. Models and devices of isolating structures to mitigate seismic actions are presented. As an application an easy example is illustrated in the case of a single degree of freedom (SDOF) structure, showing as basic knowledges of mathematics are fundamental to formulate and solve problems in different fields of applied sciences, as seismic engineering. The aim of this paper is to give a simple lecture on techniques used to prevent the effects of an earthquake in a country.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43338324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pedagogical anthropology bases its teaching methodology on the nature of man. The creator of this pedagogical approach was Giuseppe Sergi, a universal scientist, famous throughout the world in his time. In this contribution, pedagogical anthropology is illustrated through an overview of his life and work. The scientific method is also analyzed as the foundation of pedagogical anthropology. Finally, suggestions are given in order to address the problems that modern times pose to pedagogy. L’antropologia pedagogica fonda la sua metodologia di insegnamento sulla natura dell’uomo. L’ideatore di questo approccio pedagogico fu Giuseppe Sergi, scienziato universale, famoso in tutto il mondo dei suoi tempi. In questo contributo, l’antropologia pedagogica e illustrata attraverso una panoramica della sua vita e del suo lavoro. Verra anche analizzato il metodo scientifico, mostrando come l’antropologia pedagogica si basi proprio su di esso. Infine, verranno forniti dei suggerimenti per affrontare i problemi che i tempi moderni pongono alla pedagogia.
{"title":"Antropologia pedagogica: il metodo scientifico e l’umanesimo nell’insegnamento","authors":"Alessandro Sergi","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A7","url":null,"abstract":"Pedagogical anthropology bases its teaching methodology on the nature of man. The creator of this pedagogical approach was Giuseppe Sergi, a universal scientist, famous throughout the world in his time. In this contribution, pedagogical anthropology is illustrated through an overview of his life and work. The scientific method is also analyzed as the foundation of pedagogical anthropology. Finally, suggestions are given in order to address the problems that modern times pose to pedagogy. L’antropologia pedagogica fonda la sua metodologia di insegnamento sulla natura dell’uomo. L’ideatore di questo approccio pedagogico fu Giuseppe Sergi, scienziato universale, famoso in tutto il mondo dei suoi tempi. In questo contributo, l’antropologia pedagogica e illustrata attraverso una panoramica della sua vita e del suo lavoro. Verra anche analizzato il metodo scientifico, mostrando come l’antropologia pedagogica si basi proprio su di esso. Infine, verranno forniti dei suggerimenti per affrontare i problemi che i tempi moderni pongono alla pedagogia.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43592832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paleoart is an important teaching tool in palaeontology. Accurate reconstructions of extinct organisms are particularly impressive in the transmission of research results to a wide public. Life restorations of endemic elephants and hippopotamuses that lived in Sicily during Quaternary are here presented. The restorations are based on anatomical and biometric studies and are realized using graphite pencil on cardboard. The drawing have been digitalized to be reproduced and only few adjustments have been provided with photoshop.
{"title":"Paleoart as a teaching tool: Life restorations of quaternary mammals of Sicily (Italy)","authors":"Tommaso De Francesco, A. Marra","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A9","url":null,"abstract":"Paleoart is an important teaching tool in palaeontology. Accurate reconstructions of extinct organisms are particularly impressive in the transmission of research results to a wide public. Life restorations of endemic elephants and hippopotamuses that lived in Sicily during Quaternary are here presented. The restorations are based on anatomical and biometric studies and are realized using graphite pencil on cardboard. The drawing have been digitalized to be reproduced and only few adjustments have been provided with photoshop.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42042443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The computational thinking becomes more and more an essential part of modern teaching. In this context, the resources, including the collection of online lessons plan, videos and other resources were created to provide a better understanding of CT. But the most important are software resources, because of their flexibility and wide application tools. The aim of the present paper is to have an introduction trip focusing on the advantages of using powerful software like MAPLE in computational teaching. Some examples are focused on representing the objects and basic algebraic manipulation commands, very successfully used in teaching sciences.
{"title":"Why computational teaching? The advantage of using the maple software in teaching exact sciences","authors":"A. Ionescu","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A14","url":null,"abstract":"The computational thinking becomes more and more an essential part of modern teaching. In this context, the resources, including the collection of online lessons plan, videos and other resources were created to provide a better understanding of CT. But the most important are software resources, because of their flexibility and wide application tools. The aim of the present paper is to have an introduction trip focusing on the advantages of using powerful software like MAPLE in computational teaching. Some examples are focused on representing the objects and basic algebraic manipulation commands, very successfully used in teaching sciences.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48840824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In this work a didactic path crossing both the life and the works of Joseph Fourier is proposed with the purpose of furnishing an historical reference to some of the most important concepts inherited by him. Particular attention is addressed to the scholars personality features and to the innovative methods and approaches employed in his research which encompassed not only Fourier analysis but also the greenhouse effect and climate science. The didactic proposal, addressed to university students, also includes a simple application of Fourier analysis as well as a comparison with the wavelet approach, this latter representing one of the newest and more interesting development of Fourier analysis.
{"title":"Joseph Fourier: a didactic path crossing life and works","authors":"Agostino Semprebello, S. Magazù, M. T. Caccamo","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A8","url":null,"abstract":"In this work a didactic path crossing both the life and the works of Joseph Fourier is proposed with the purpose of furnishing an historical reference to some of the most important concepts inherited by him. Particular attention is addressed to the scholars personality features and to the innovative methods and approaches employed in his research which encompassed not only Fourier analysis but also the greenhouse effect and climate science. The didactic proposal, addressed to university students, also includes a simple application of Fourier analysis as well as a comparison with the wavelet approach, this latter representing one of the newest and more interesting development of Fourier analysis.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48446837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The development of innovative teaching methods is an effective way to promote new science education standards, in view of a positive feedback of the student performance. Despite the teachers positive attitudes towards the application of innovative learning approaches, the rapid progress of science and technology in the last decades requests a renewed global approach and a synergistic organization of the educational contents for an efficient teaching of the scientific topics. Modern teaching programs request then an efficient approach which allows to clearly identify the role of each discipline within the complex organization of the novel scientific concepts. In recent years, the progress in soft condensed matter research was driven by modern methods in both the experimental techniques and the theoretical approaches. In this article, we propose a conceptual map for a multidisciplinary approach of the post-graduate programs in soft condensed matter physics, one of the most important field in modern science and technology scene. We highlight the conceptual interconnection and the synergistic relation between different sub-disciplines of the field. The proposed conceptual map may stimulate the exploration of new approaches for the integration of knowledge and skills both from the experimental and theoretical point of view. In this respect teachers can organize scientific curricula by organizing and representing knowledge conceptually, by developing a curriculum that integrates the different (experimental and theoretical) topics appropriately and by designing environments and tasks that support motivation and (interest-based) cooperative learning.
{"title":"A conceptual map for soft condensed matter physics: A basic framework for multidisciplinary and cooperative learning","authors":"D. Lombardo, P. Calandra, L. Pasqua","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A25","url":null,"abstract":"The development of innovative teaching methods is an effective way to promote new science education standards, in view of a positive feedback of the student performance. Despite the teachers positive attitudes towards the application of innovative learning approaches, the rapid progress of science and technology in the last decades requests a renewed global approach and a synergistic organization of the educational contents for an efficient teaching of the scientific topics. Modern teaching programs request then an efficient approach which allows to clearly identify the role of each discipline within the complex organization of the novel scientific concepts. In recent years, the progress in soft condensed matter research was driven by modern methods in both the experimental techniques and the theoretical approaches. In this article, we propose a conceptual map for a multidisciplinary approach of the post-graduate programs in soft condensed matter physics, one of the most important field in modern science and technology scene. We highlight the conceptual interconnection and the synergistic relation between different sub-disciplines of the field. The proposed conceptual map may stimulate the exploration of new approaches for the integration of knowledge and skills both from the experimental and theoretical point of view. In this respect teachers can organize scientific curricula by organizing and representing knowledge conceptually, by developing a curriculum that integrates the different (experimental and theoretical) topics appropriately and by designing environments and tasks that support motivation and (interest-based) cooperative learning.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43466765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Scientific disciplines often result as difficult and not attractive subjects for the young generations. In recent years, the experiential didactic has shown to be a much more functional educative approach, both to encourage interest in science and to facilitate the learning of difficult concepts. In this paper a new highly effective method of education is proposed, in which the schooler becomes himself an active protagonist of the studied physics phenomenon, where the body and emotive sensations encouraged the spheres of learning. We will present an innovative project, the “Physics Adventure Lab”, involving 10-14 years old students based on this new model of teaching.
{"title":"Learner-centered didactics: Towards a new model of experiential education","authors":"G. Ruello, Alessandro Capodici","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A24","url":null,"abstract":"Scientific disciplines often result as difficult and not attractive subjects for the young generations. In recent years, the experiential didactic has shown to be a much more functional educative approach, both to encourage interest in science and to facilitate the learning of difficult concepts. In this paper a new highly effective method of education is proposed, in which the schooler becomes himself an active protagonist of the studied physics phenomenon, where the body and emotive sensations encouraged the spheres of learning. We will present an innovative project, the “Physics Adventure Lab”, involving 10-14 years old students based on this new model of teaching.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42829129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The project of an open-access textbook of Invertebrate Paleontology is here presented, including the first chapter dealing with basal Metazoa. The book will be composed by chapters published separately in open access to encounter the needs of teachers sand students. The book is intended as a very flexible teaching tool, made of downloadable chapters.
{"title":"Teaching palaeontology: An open access guide-book of fossil invertebrates","authors":"A. Marra","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A42","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A42","url":null,"abstract":"The project of an open-access textbook of Invertebrate Paleontology is here presented, including the first chapter dealing with basal Metazoa. The book will be composed by chapters published separately in open access to encounter the needs of teachers sand students. The book is intended as a very flexible teaching tool, made of downloadable chapters.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41400362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science occupies an important and unique role in the criminal justice system and the geochemistry has an important role in investigating cases attributable to crimes against the environment. In this paper, the authors proposed a forensic-based learning methodology in teaching geochemistry using the fluorine compounds and their chemical, mineralogical and geochemical properties. With the assignment of a hypothetical, although realistically, issue, students will develop communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning skills based on recommended topics. Proposals for assessments and learning objectives are discussed in the present paper.
{"title":"Using a forensic - based learning approach to teach geochemistry","authors":"Sebastiano Ettore Spoto, R. Somma, F. Crea","doi":"10.1478/AAPP.99S1A31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A31","url":null,"abstract":"Science occupies an important and unique role in the criminal justice system and the geochemistry has an important role in investigating cases attributable to crimes against the environment. In this paper, the authors proposed a forensic-based learning methodology in teaching geochemistry using the fluorine compounds and their chemical, mineralogical and geochemical properties. With the assignment of a hypothetical, although realistically, issue, students will develop communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning skills based on recommended topics. Proposals for assessments and learning objectives are discussed in the present paper.","PeriodicalId":43431,"journal":{"name":"Atti Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti-Classe di Scienze Fisiche Matematiche e Naturali","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42125320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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