VPython Goes to School

Explore the innovative use of VPython in high school education through this EuroPython 2014 conference talk. Discover how integrating VPython into the curriculum can introduce students to programming concepts while fostering connections with mathematics, geometry, physics, and chemistry. Learn about practical examples, from basic static building representations to complex dynamic models like bouncing balls, that engage students and enhance interdisciplinary learning. Gain insights into the speaker's teaching experience and the potential of VPython to revolutionize STEM education, including its applications in virtual reality and solar system simulations. Understand the impact of this approach on student engagement, problem-solving skills, and the ability to visualize abstract concepts across various scientific disciplines.

Introduction
Who am I
Who are you
Intelligence
Education
VPython
VIDLE
Sphere
Cylinder
Scene
Pattern
Groups
Objects
Composition
Animation
Math
Interdisciplinarity
Connection with Physics
Connection with Philosophy
Education Testing
Virtual Reality
Random
Solar systems
Documentation