Ronald W. Welch
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Texas at Tyler
J. Ledlie Klosky
Department of Civil and Mechanical
Engineering
United States Military Academy
ABSTRACT
This paper will present information about the Web site —
www.handsonmechanics.com,
the process to develop the Web site, the vetting and management
process for inclusion of physical models by the faculty at
West Point, and how faculty at other institutions can add
physical mod¬els and participate in the site as it grows.
Each physical model has a description of the model, the theoretical
background, pictures and/or video of the set-up and use of
the demonstration, a parts list (or order location), and building
plans, as well as that something extra about where else the
physical model can be used, how to elicit greater student
insight and bringing drama into the classroom using the model
or demonstration. Course assessment data is provided to demonstrate
the impact of physical models on student learning.
Keywords: physical, models, hands-on
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