My classes: I teach AP Physics C Mechanics and E&M, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science I & II, and IB Design Technology, a class focused on the innovation process.
To access my classroom information including my schedule, class syllabi, lesson plans, practice tests etc., click the syllabi link in the table to the right.
My internet activities: I've been on the web since April of 1996 and so, my site includes several hundred pages of information on all sorts of topics as listed in my links page. Generally, if you input "mr rogers <subject>" for any subject I teach, I teach I will come up as number one in Google
My most popular web feature is called "Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics". In it I review Hollywood movies for physics content. This page has been written about in numerous publications including Physics Today, the New York Times, and the Hollywood Reporter as well as the Greenville News. It has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR)and the Osgood Files on CBS radio.
Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics is now available as a book that has lots of new content not found on the web site. You can find it at any book store or order it at amazon.com.
My site also includes a section on the physics of resonance and a section called Amazing Applications of Probability and Statistics. Parts of both sections were supported by a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teachers grant as part of Clemson University's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Wireless Communications.
My other activities: In addition to teaching, I sponsor the SAM InvenTeam (Southside Automated Machines)--an extra curricular organization devoted to innovation and originally formed with a grand from Lemelson-MIT. The team's first project was to invent and build a stair climbing robot for firefighters. With help from Ms. Shoun, I sponsor the science fair activities at Southside, which have produced a regular supply of both regional and international science fair award winners.
For several years I have worked with a group of university professors and high school teachers and other interested individuals to help promote and improve K-12 computer science education. Recently, I have become the South Carolina Cohort for the Computer Science Teachers Association and am now looking forward to an official role in helping make our state a great environment for computing.
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Information Common to All of Mr. Rogers Classes
Note: the common info page can be reached by googling: mr rogers students and clicking on the second link. Any of Mr. Rogers syllabi can be reached by googling: mr rogers <name of subject> and clicking on the first link.
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Information for Specific Classes (click links below)
ROGERS' LAWS OF THE CLASSROOM |
Rogers' 1st Law: Failure is not an option.
Rogers' 2nd Law: All individuals in Mr. Rogers classes are good friends and act that way toward each other. Rogers' 3rd Law: Everything Mr. Rogers says about the subject is fascinating by definition. | | Check out other web sites created by Mr. R: Links:
Clemson University
Computer Science Teachers Association Any teacher, parent, or person interested in top quality computer science education in the United States can join this organization for FREE.
You can follow my teaching and technical related comments on Twitter. I'm listed as MoviePhysicsGuy |