2 papers
physics.ed-ph2023
How many acres of potatoes does a society need?
Nathan T. Moore
One of the main difficulties in a class on Sources of Energy and Social Policy is the wide variety of units used by different technologists (BTU's, Barrels of oil, Quads, kWh, etc)…
physics.ed-ph2008
Using Garlic As A Far-Transfer Problem of Proportional And Probabilistic Reasoning
N. T. Moore, J. C. Deming
The work describes a general problem, which emphasizes proportional reasoning and probabilistic reasoning skills in the context of planting garlic in a backyard garden. Along with…