Ontario Association of Physics Teachers
Annual Conference
26 - 28 May 2005

Ontario Section of the AAPT

 

Conference Program
Thursday 26 May 2005
1:00 pmField Trip Early Bird Tour A - Sudbury Neutrino Observatory - SNO 
3:00 - 7:00RegistrationFraser Science Cafeteria (2nd floor above the Fraser Auditorium) 
5:30 - 6:45 BarbecueJoin us for the Welcoming Barbeque on the beautiful lakeside grounds of Science North (walk (15 minutes) or drive there - see map) 
7:00 - 9:00 WorkshopsClick here for details of the Workshops 
9:00 pmWine and Cheese Welcome Reception & Tour of Science North
sponsored by INCO Limited
Vote for the winners of the Photography Contest
 
 
Friday Morning 27 May 2005
7:30 - 8:45 BreakfastGreat Hall 
8:00 - 1:00 ExhibitsClick here for details of the Exhibitors. Location: Fraser Cafeteria 
9:00 - 1:00 pmPoster SessionFraser Cafeteria 
Session One ---- Chair:
Fraser Auditorium
All lecture rooms are equipped with video projectors and laptop computer connections.
Any special requirements for talks or demonstrations should be requested in advance
to the local arrangements committee.
9:00 - 9:05WelcomePatrick Whippey, President, OAPT,
Dept of Physics & Astronomy, UWO
 
9:05 - 9:10WelcomeRizwan Haq, Dean of Science & Engineering, Laurentian University 
9:10 - 10:00Jacques FarineSudbury Neutrino Observatory:
A Great Success that we can build on
 
10:00 - 10:40Tom SchuchPresenting Science & Scientists through Drama 
10:40 - 11:10Exhibits & RefreshmentsExhibits will be available from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm 
Session Two  ------ Chair: Doran Planetarium D140
11:10-12:00Paul Émile LegaultPlanetarium Demonstrations 
12:00 - 1:30Lunch and Exhibits  
12:30 Field Trip SNO Laboratory 
1:30Field TripsDynamic Earth Trip or Sudbury Basin Tour 
5:00 - 6:00Video Show If you return in time from the field trip, view these interesting videos in the Fraser Auditorium. 
6:00 - 6:30Banquet ReceptionHors d'oevres and cash bar in the Fraser Cafeteria 
6:30 - 8:00BanquetIn the Fraser Cafeteria. choice of entree 
8:00 - 9:00Einstein: A Stage PortraitTom Schuch - Fraser Auditorium Bring your ticket! 
 
Saturday 28 May 2005
7:30 - 8:45 amBreakfastGreat Hall 
Session Three ----- Chair:
Fraser Auditorium
9:00 - 9:05Welcome  
9:05 - 10:00Alan KingThe Physics of Mineral Exploration and Mining 
10:00 - 10:30Duncan FosterRemote Sensing: a rich source of physics discussion 
10:30 - 11:00Refreshments  
10:30 - 11:00Elzbieta Muir

Share and Exchange Resources
List of Annual Physics Contests

 
Session Four ----  Chair:
11:00 - 11:45Dick Bourgeois-DoyleGeorge Klein - A Canadian TreasurePaper
11:45 - 12:05Bob UlrichsenStudying Teeth Root Ligaments by Impact Vibrations AnalysisPaper
12:05 - 12:10Ernie McFarlandDemonstrations on DVD 
12:10 - 12:20Diana Hall, Al HirschResults of the OAPT Photography Contest 
12:20 - 12:25Rolly MeiselOAPT Grade 11 Physics ContestPaper
12:25 - 12:35Patrick WhippeyOAPT Business Meeting 
12:35 - 1:30OAPT Executive MeetingRoom FA181, 1st floor, Fraser Building.
A working lunch will be available.
 
Session Five ---- Chair:
1:45 - 2:15Ernie McFarland
Joanne O'Meara.
Surprisingly Difficult Concept Questions 
2:15- 2:45Peter LaRiviereClassroom Performance SystemsPaper
2:45 - 3:00Bill Konrad
Technology in the Classroom Paper
3:00 - 3:30Julie Moskalyk
Franco Mariotti
Science North: Opportunities for students and teachers 
3:30 - 4:05Jim HuntHunting the Sector-A Mathematical Detective Story 
4:05 - 4:15 The Great Give-Away 
4:15LaurentianThank you for Coming.