What is PRISMS?

• Overview of PRISMS
• Intended Audience
• How the Program Operates

Physics Resources and Instructional Strategies for Motivating Students

Physics Resources
• Teachers guide with activity sheets and teacher's notes
• Video tapes
• Evaluation Software
Instructional Strategies
• Exploration
• Concept Development
• Application
Motivating Students
• High interest activities
• Relates physics to student experiences
• Develops problem-solving skills

Is PRISMS Effective?

• Evidence of Effectiveness
• Validation by NDN
• Monitoring Retention of the Project and Key Elements
• Interpretation and Discussion of Results
• Current Practices in Science Education to Support Need for PRISMS

How to become a part of PRISMS

• Workshop Information
• Demonstration Sites
• Ordering Materials
• Contact Us For More Information