Previous Presentations

1996
Park, John C. (1996).   Motion and force, presented to six elementary school classes using MBL in Lizella, GA. (2 days)
1995
Park, J. (1995).  Demonstrations in Physics.  Presented to selected African American middle school students at East Millbrook Middle School, Raleigh NC.
1994
Park, J. (1994).  Science problems and demonstrations.  A one-hour presentation given at six area middle schools to present motivating science and to discuss the importance of taking mathematics and science course in high school.

Park, J. (1994).  The Science of Sound.  Presented to West Lake Elementary 3rd Graders, Apex, NC

Park, J., etal. Pre-Service Environmental Education for Teacher Candidates. Panel member, 1994 Environmental Education Meeting, RTP NC.

1992
Park, J. (1992).  Buoyant Forces.  Presented to the Enloe High School Science Club, Raleigh, NC.

Park, J. (1992).  Experiments with air pressure.  Presentation to four classes of first and second graders at Lincoln Heights Elementary School in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

1991
Park, J.  (1991).  Exploring the science of the copter gun.  Presented to four elementary classes during the Root Elementary Science Day.

Park, J. (1991).  Using computers to toss coins.  Presentation on elementary probability to four classes of K-2 students at Lynn Road Elementary School, Raleigh NC.

Park, J. (1991).  The 'magic' of physics.  Presented to the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Raleigh, NC

Park, J. (1991).  What's the matter?  Presentation on introductory chemistry for fifth graders at Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Fuquay-Varina NC.

Park, J. (1991).  Science Demonstrations which amaze.  Featured speaker at the Willow Springs Science Extravaganza, Willow Springs NC.

Park, J. (1991).  Bubble Science.  Presentation made to four K-2 classes at Lincoln Heights Elementary School.

1990
Park, J. (1990).  Using computers as timing devices.  Presented to four elementary classes during the Lynn Road Elementary Math/Science/Computer Science Extravaganza, Raleigh, NC.

Park, J. and Lamb, H. (1990).  Studying Rotational Motion.  A three day presentation to one high school AP Physics class at Enloe High School, Raleigh, NC.

Park, J. (1990).  Science Education at NCSU and the Certification of Physics Teachers in North Carolina.  Presented to the Physics Department Faculty at NCSU, Raleigh NC.

Park, J. (1990).  Using Interactive Videodisc lessons to teach physics concepts.  Presented to the Deans of North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Park, J. (1990).  The physics of sound.  Guest lecturer in for the Department of Physics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC.

Park, J. (1990).  Doing Science.  Presented at the Elementary Triangle Science Alliance meeting, Cary NC.

Park, J. (1990).  Investigating everyday science using technology.  Four presentations made at the Root Elementary Science Day, Raleigh, NC.

1989
Park, J.  (1989).  Teaching mechanics concepts using video vignettes of classic movies.  Presented to the physics department faculty at NCSU, Raleigh NC.

Park, J. (1989).  The 'magic' of science.  A Halloween presentation to four middle school science classes, Rocky Mount NC.

Park, J. (1989).  Sound demonstrations.  Presented to the Triangle Science Alliance, Raleigh NC.

Park, J. (1989).  Physics madness.  Demonstrations presented at the Regional Science Fair, Smithfield NC.

Park, J. (1989).  Demonstrations of energy and momentum.  Presented to four classes of seventh grade students at Smithfield Selma Middle School, Smithfield NC.

Park, J.  (1989).  Non-traditional explorations with sound using a computer as a laboratory tool.  Presented to the Enloe Senior High School Physics Club, Raleigh NC.

1988
Park, J.  (1988).  Experimenting with variables which influence the aerodynamic properties of a rotating airfoil using computer interfaced photogates.  Presented to the Advanced Placement Physics Class at Enloe Senior High School, Raleigh NC.

Park, J. (1988).  Using the microcomputer to monitor science experiments.  Presented to the Wake County School Computer Coordinators, Raleigh NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Physics demonstrations from junk.  Presented to the Advanced Placement Physics course for teachers,  Raleigh NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Energy Demonstrations.  Presented to the West Cary Junior High eighth graders, Cary NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Demonstrations for motivating students to learn.  Presented to the Precollege Teachers Project to promote minority involvement in mathematics and science, Raleigh NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Temperature transducers for use in chemistry instruction and laboratories.  Presented to the Triangle Area Chemistry Teachers support group, Pittsboro NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Reflection and Refraction of Light.  Presented to the Zebulon Middle School seventh graders, Zebulon NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Reflection and Refraction of Light.  Presented to the West Cary Junior High seventh graders, Cary NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Experimenting with Photogates.  Presented to the Zebulon Middle School seventh graders,  Zebulon NC.

Park, J. (1988).  The career of teaching science.  Presented at the Garner High School job fair, Garner NC.

Park, J., Carter, G.  and Glass, W.  (1988).  Physical Science Demonstrations.  Presented to the gifted seventh grade science students at Ligon Middle School, Raleigh NC.

Park, J., Carter, G.  and Glass, W.  (1988).  Physical Science Demonstrations.  Presented to the seventh grade students at West Cary Junior High, Cary NC.

Park, J.  (1988).  Building photogates for motion studies.  Construction activities for five eighth grade science classes at Zebulon Middle School, Zebulon NC.

1987
Park, J.  (1987).  Demonstrations of Timing and Motion.  Presentation to five eighth grade science classes at Zebulon Middle School, Zebulon NC.

Park, J.  (1987).  Heat and light demonstrations.  Presented to five seventh grade science classes at Zebulon Middle School, Zebulon NC.

Park, J.  (1987).  Commercial microcomputer-based laboratory equipment.  Presentation made to the Wake County Microcomputer Users meeting, Raleigh NC.

Park, J.  (1987).  Newton's laws of motion.  Demonstrations presented to the Apex Middle School seventh grade students, Apex NC

1986
Park, J.  (1986).  Physical science demonstrations with inexpensive equipment.  Presented to Woodlawn Middle School students in Alamance County NC.  The presentation was viewed on closed circuit television and was video taped for presentations at other middle schools in Alamance County.

Park, J.  and Roddy, C. (1986).  Physics demonstrations.  Presented to physics and physical science students at Ravenscroft High School, Raleigh NC.

Park, J. (1986).  Sound and light demonstrations.  Presented to science classes at Mt Vernon Redirection School, Raleigh NC.

1983
Park, J. and Park, K. (1983). Computers: A learning tool for kids . . .of all ages. Presented at the Early and Middle Childhood Education Conference, Columbus OH.

Park, J. Microcomputer needs assessment. Presented at the meeting of Columbus Diocesan Schools Administrators, Columbus OH.

For More Information Contact John C. Park or see his biography.