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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Homecoming theme this year is all about travel. Today's spirit day was to dress like you were traveling. For me that's often heading to @aapthq.bsky.social so I dressed appropriately. 🧪🎢

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American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) @modelinginstruction.org · 27/08/2026

Webinar: STEP UP!'s Careers in Physics lesson is a great way to excite students about where physics can take them. It helps connect them to the content throughout the year. (Free for AMTA members!) Register at my.modelinginstruction.org/event-6809529 #stepup #iteachphysics #modphys

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Get a head start on your #AAPTWM27 meeting plans by reserving your room at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by the December 11th deadline. ow.ly/rc7r50ZHsYV #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

At AAPT, we are committed to fostering a strong sense of community, shared purpose, and belonging among our members. #WeArePhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsTeachers #AAPT

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This was my grandmother's manual braille stylus and slate. I think I will offer to do students' names on thw front of their lab notebooks. 🧪🎢

A brass braile slate and stylus tool are shown on top of a piece of paper with "physics" written and in braille.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy to see David @thephysicsshow.bsky.social and my article in The Physics Teacher about taking data on the St. Louis Arch using @phyphox.org at the #AAPTWM25 meeting. I love hanging out with other Physics teachers and doing random science in the wild. 🎢🧪

Bree is shown in a brown sweater holding a copy of the September issue of The Physics Teacher featuring her article with David Marasco titled "Phone Physixs and the Gateway Arch".

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

At the #AAPTSM26 meeting I made and gave away over 100 bracelets that said "physics." Today my juniors got to make their own while seniors were gone at Senior Picnic (they'll get a chance later). As "big" as these "big kids" are, they still like being kids sometimes. 🧪🎢

Image shows several students' hands while working on beaded bracelets. Orange trays are used to contain the beads. Several containers of different colored beads and finished bracelets are also on the table.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

You probably have! When I moved three physics classrooms and a prep room from one building to the other the principal offered to rent me a dumpster. I said no, took the time to recycle and donate what I could but still maxed out my allowed moving space.

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Get a head start on your #AAPTWM27 meeting plans by reserving your room at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by the December 11 deadline. ow.ly/Nsu250ZHsYT #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It might be a google glitch on my phone but I don't think the link is open access?

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I wish we had them at rhe high school level! For a long time a parent volunteered and came in to help make chemical solutions; our chemistry teachers knew exactly how lucky they were.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I did think of you because she's local and I'm trying to getbher to PTSOS. But its a lot. And she has 3 preps so she doesn't have time to do it either.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🎢🧪I recently visited a local new physics teacher's room and she inherited a LOT of stuff. It made me reflect on when I moved into physics classrooms and had to sort through other people's equipment. It can be daunting so I wrote this guide: breebarnettdreyfuss.blogspot.com/2026/08/phys...

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Physics Teacher Inheritance

Stuff for teaching Physics lasts a long time. We don't have as many consumable materials as Chemistry and Biology; probably only Geology tea...

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

AAPT is currently accepting presentation submissions for #AAPTWM27. The submission deadline is Friday, September 4, at 5 pm ET. For additional information and to submit a presentation, visit ➡ ow.ly/ag6B50Zwjza. #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Spirit week continues with sunglasses day. I brought a different pair for each period and had them guess which color would be randomly pulled to wear for their period. I'm a big proponent for bringing the whimsy.

Bree is shown 6 times wearing 6 pairs of sunglasses that are different colors and different shapes.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My AP Chem teacher cousin made these whiteboard holders for us a while ago. Super simple to make. Someone asked for the design today so I thought I would share. The "stand" is made of two 2"x4" wood pieces about 20" long. There is a slit about 10* from the vertical that the whiteboard fits into.🎢🧪

A whiteboard is shown nearly vertical supported by two 2"x4"s with angled slots in them.

The angle of the slot is 10 degrees from the vertical so that the whiteboard has a bit of an angle. This slot starts about 4" back from one edge of each 2"x4" wood piece.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I was looking for a new graphic for my error analysis discussion and went down a rabbit hole of "human error analysis" which seems to come from a lot of lab safety and HR fields. Was not expecting to find a group of people that dislike "human error" listed as a cause of error more than teachers. 🧪🎢

A flow chart is shown that describes actual causes for something that might be labeled as "human error". The whole chart can be read here: https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D5622AQHu5_USt2rAvw/feedshare-shrink_800/B56ZlSsc.jJ8Ag-/0/1758029031600?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=KCvC_dJLexwcATYcYot-lwAsMERiMrV5FX6qiOsjysk

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Good example of teacher life. This is the charger for my classroom microphone system. One of two ports no longer charges, the other only charges when just in the right position. Since I frequently find it uncharged in the morning now I use a magnet to hold it in the correct position. 🤞

A black rectangular microphone is in one port of a charging station. The other port has painter's tape over it. A magnetic hook is above the microphone holding it in place.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I like to wear my @aapthq.bsky.social polo when I facilitate PD (helped with some this week). Physics Teachers have facilitation skills, we are teacher leaders! 🧪🎢

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This summer I bought beads to make "physics" bracelets. I made over a hundred for #AAPTSM26 to give away and yesterday our STEP UP Club made more for members. After school starts my AP classes will get to design their own. Trying to bring some fun and whimsy to Physics. 🎢🧪

Six students, with emoji over their faces, are shown sitting at a lab table in a classroom. On the table are an assortment of beads and bracelet making supplies.

Bree is shown in a real top with her right arm in front of her. Her wrist has seven beaded bracelets that say "physics" in block letters with different colors beads.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Mary Mogge Memorial session at #AAPTSM26. This memorial glass as a resonance demo says "Stay involved," Mary's motto, and has a new home on my bookshelf. @aapthq.bsky.social

Part of a purple metal bookshelf is shown with many different physics books and momentos on it.

A close up of a a stemless wine glass is shown on a white table cloth. The glass says "PHYSICS- Stay involved. Mary Mogge 1943-2024"

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Alright #AAPTSM26, that's a wrap! Heading home from Pasadena and looking forward to seeing @aapthq.bsky.social in NOLA next January! 🧪🎢

The tail of a Southwest airplane with stairs to the open back door is shown on a runway with the sunset behind it.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@zkossover.bsky.social was just honored with the 2026 Homer Dodge @aapthq.bsky.social Award at the #AAPTSM26 closing ceremony. So excited to see it! share.google/evhLbdhM4SZf...

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Aaron Titus, the 2026 Halliday & Resnick Awardee, shares heartfelt stories about people that believed in him along his journey and how that inspires him to work hard for his students. #AAPTSM26 @aapthq.bsky.social 🧪🎢

Aaron is shows on stage in a red tie and blue coat during his speech at #AAPTSM26

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

PhysTEC Teacher of the Year Deborah Armstrong demonstrates some of her favorite cheap demos in her award speech at #AAPTSM26. @aapthq.bsky.social 🎢🧪

Deborah shares a small rubber band powered car made out of CDs, bamboo skewers and straws.

Deborah is shown on stage using a string toy that moves the string fast enough that the loop of string seems to defy gravity.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Community on Diversity in Physics meeting at #AAPTSM26 had a great discussion about engaging members all year and offering support for all career areas and stages. @aapthq.bsky.social 🎢🧪

A group shot of many physics teacher at #AAPTSM26 at the Community of Diversity in Physics meeting

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Keynote by author Dr. Saundra MacGuire, author of "Teach Yourself How To Learn" and "Teach Your Students How To Learn" at #AAPTSM26 in Pasadena. I enjoyed both books and encourage you to read them! @aapthq.bsky.social

Author Dr. Saunders Maguire show in front of her bookstacks.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Making a small launcher and flyer out of a paper clip, tape and a rubber band. Bend the one outer piece so it is straight and add a hook. A flag out of masking tape helps it spin on the way down like a seed pod. The rubber band launches it far! 🎢🧪 #AAPTSM26 @aapthq.bsky.social

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

PhysTEC Teacher of the Year Awardee Deborah Armstrong shares cheap and free activities at #AAPTSM26 to a full room. @aapthq.bsky.social 🎢🧪

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We can ask either David Sturm or Sam S, those are my guesses. I will tey to remember tomorrow!

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Memorial session for long term @aapthq.bsky.social member and leader Mary Mogge included a chorus of resonating glasses in her memory. #AAPTSM26 🎢🧪

A stemless wine glass says "PHYSICS - stay involved. Mary Mogge 1943-2024

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Throw a bunch of Physics Teachers in a room with gravity wells and fun will be had! 🎢🧪 #AAPTSM26

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

David Rakestraw's AI workshop at #AAPTSM26. Participants then wandered outside to test the motion graphs from @phyphox.org. @aapthq.bsky.social

David Rakestraw teaching an AI workshop at #AAPTSM26

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Tell me you're at a physics conference without telling you're at a physics conference. #aaptsm26 🎢🧪

A table full physics equipment in a conference room including a Van De Graff Machine and other electrostatics equipment.

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I took a break over the summer and leave for #AAPTSM26 tomorrow so expect all the physics posts for the next week!

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

#Teach180 Day 180 cont. I hope to do a blog post soon about taking part in this # this year. There were some interesting points of reflection trying to reduce all we do in a day to a few hundred characters. Thanks to @mglerner.bsky.social for encouraging me to do it. 🎢🧪

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

#Teach180 Day 180 Physics had free response and multiple choice part to their final, my student teacher is taking the lead on the short answer grading. Grades won't have to be finalized until next week. Still lots and lots of cleaning and putting away to do. Graduation ceremony was bittersweet. 🎢🧪

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#Teach180 Day 179 The other two APs had their finals today with more versions. An example of why notes to your future self are important. Each version had at least one typo that confused kids. Some were missing images (not required to answer the question but I still drew them up on the board). 🧪🎢

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#Teach180 Day 178 Prep meant I got to catch up on cleaning up labs but still have a lot of summer cleaning to do. One class of AP C took their final: 70 multiple choice in two hours. They kept asking if it would be easy. I asked if my other tests were and they said "sometimes." We shall see. 🎢🧪

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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#Teach180 Day 177 My student teacher did a new review game in which half the class was a team against the other. Two from each side competed to grab a stuffed animal first to answer a review question. Kids got way into it, rules had to be revised, new ones instated along the way, judgements made. 🧪🎢

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