Teaching physics with angry birds: Exploring the kinematics and dynamics of the game

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2013

Autores

Rodrigues, M (Autor) Outra; Simeao Carvalho, P (Autor) FCUP

Revista

Título: Physics Education

Vol. 48

Páginas: 431-437

ISSN: 0031-9120

Editora: Institute of Physics Publishing

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Scopus - 41 Citações

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ID Authenticus: P-008-BNW

DOI: 10.1088/0031-9120/48/4/431

Abstract (EN): In this paper, we present classroom strategies for teaching kinematics at middle and high school levels, using Rovio's famous game Angry Birds and the video analyser software Tracker. We show how to take advantage of this entertaining video game, by recording appropriate motions of birds that students can explore by manipulating data, characterizing the red bird's motion and fitting results to physical models. A dynamic approach is also addressed to link gravitational force to projectile trajectories. © 2013 IOP Publishing Ltd.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica