Physics Teachers' Inventions Fair proceedings

All papers by: Zdeněk Drozd

• Brockmeyerová J., Drozd Z.: High-tech at Arm’s Reach, Fair 6, Olomouc 2001
  Several proposals on how to use modern technical devices and equipment common in households when teaching physics. A measurement of strength of Velcro. Examination of the infrared radiation emitted by the remote control. Comparison of illumination by a compact fluorescent light and a common light bulb using a photometer. Measurement of a lattice constant of a CD, application of a CD as a spectrometer. A principle of phototropic glass, analysis of its reaction to illumination by different sources.
• Drozd Z.: Pot-Physics, Fair 11, Olomouc 2006
  In this contribution there are described experiments with a pot. Pot is an available instrument not only for teachers, but also for students, and in physics lessons it is unusual enough to attract attention.