Who says learning physics can't be fun?
Thanks to a SEED grant, Dover Middle School eighth-grade science teacher Matthew Johnson is bringing physics and engineering to life through an innovative program called Physics and Engineering Through Remote Control.
Using remote-control vehicles, students explore scientific concepts like speed, motion, friction, and energy through hands-on experiments rather than textbooks alone.
The program is already off to an exciting start! Nearly 200 eighth graders have successfully completed their first two physics labs, measuring stopping distances, testing vehicle speeds, collecting data, and calculating averages. For many students, it was their first experience operating a remote-control vehicle. Remarkably, all experiments were completed without a single piece of damaged equipment!
Designed to benefit approximately 300 students annually, the program uses reusable vehicles and toolkits, ensuring future classes will enjoy these engaging learning opportunities for years to come.
SEED is proud to support creative educators like Matthew Johnson, whose innovative ideas turn classroom lessons into memorable, real-world learning experiences.