Embodying Newtonian Mechanics

TL;DR

This paper explores simple classroom activities that integrate Newtonian mechanics with wellness practices to enhance students' understanding of physics and promote well-being.

Contribution

It introduces novel activities that combine physics education with mindfulness, fostering both conceptual understanding and student well-being.

Findings

Activities improve students' grasp of forces and motion.

Activities promote mindfulness and well-being in classroom settings.

Integration of physics and wellness enhances learning experience.

Abstract

Wellness and mindfulness act as buzzwords these days, often seen as separate from physics. Yet we know they are important, and everything is related to physics! In this article, we will consider a few simple classroom activities that can both help students internalize the basic physics of forces and motion and also help facilitate well-being in our classes.