Creating Physics Simulations in Geogebra

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges of finding comprehensive documentation and resources for creating physics simulations using Geogebra. Participants share links to existing resources, including examples and videos, while expressing the current limitations in available tutorials specifically tailored for physics applications.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in finding complete documentation for creating physics simulations in Geogebra.
  • Another participant shares links to specific Geogebra simulations, suggesting that users can examine the code and steps involved.
  • Some participants mention the existence of YouTube videos as additional resources for learning about Geogebra.
  • There is a suggestion that while comprehensive tutorials may not currently exist, Geogebra is maturing, and future resources may be developed.
  • Participants note that Geogebra and Desmos are primarily utilized by mathematicians and educators, which may limit their adoption in physics education.
  • Alternative platforms like GlowScript/WebVPython are mentioned as potentially offering more complete physics-related tutorials, developed specifically for physics students.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of saving work periodically and credits original creators when modifying shared resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that comprehensive resources for physics simulations in Geogebra are lacking, and multiple views exist regarding the potential of Geogebra and alternative platforms like GlowScript. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the availability of suitable tutorials.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the current lack of comprehensive tutorials specifically for physics simulations in Geogebra and the varying levels of familiarity with the platform among participants.

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Can't find any good and comprehensive documentation on creating physics simulations in Geogebra.
Does anyone know where one can find complete documentation on how to create physics simulations using Geogebra. I have searched everywhere on the internet and there really isn't any books or complete tutorials on the subject.
 
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e2m2a said:
Summary:: Can't find any good and comprehensive documentation on creating physics simulations in Geogebra.

Does anyone know where one can find complete documentation on how to create physics simulations using Geogebra. I have searched everywhere on the internet and there really isn't any books or complete tutorials on the subject.
"complete" and "comprehensive" tutorials for physics-with-GeoGebra?
There likely isn't any right now.
But GeoGebra ( https://www.geogebra.org/ ) is becoming mature enough that someone might write one.

The same could be said about Desmos ( https://www.desmos.com/calculator ).

Note that GeoGebra and Desmos are primarily used by mathematicians and math educators.
So, they haven't quite caught on among physicists and physics educators.
For now, use Google https://www.google.com/search?q=geogebra+physics
and learn from others who have worked on things related to what you are interested in.
Yes, Lenore's programs are great: https://www.geogebra.org/m/sMBe5weA (as mentioned by @jedishrfu )

(You can download the GeoGebra file [use the three dots in the upper right corner, then go to Details ].
Use a Desktop version of GeoGebra to study it and make changes to your copy.
(As appropriate, please give credit to the original version you tweaked.)
Save your work periodically... with different names (e.g. a datestamp).
Trust me on that.

Here's my page at https://www.geogebra.org/u/robphy
(I'm working on a gallery page for my Desmos stuff
e.g. https://www.desmos.com/calculator/emqe6uyzha
https://www.desmos.com/calculator/ye4isdigtj )

As an alternative to GeoGebra and Desmos, there is GlowScript/WebVPython ( https://www.glowscript.org/ ).
Glowscript/WebVPython was developed by physicists for introductory physics students.
You are more likely to find more complete physics-related tutorials for Glowscript.
Here is code that supports "Matter and Interactions" (the textbook written by the developers of Glowscript)
https://www.glowscript.org/#/user/GlowScriptDemos/folder/matterandinteractions/

Here's my https://www.glowscript.org/#/user/Rob_Salgado/
(I have to work on making more stuff public and transferring things from trinket.io)Of course, each platform has its strengths and weaknesses.
 
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robphy said:
"complete" and "comprehensive" tutorials for physics-with-GeoGebra?
There likely isn't any right now.
But GeoGebra ( https://www.geogebra.org/ ) is becoming mature enough that someone might write one.

The same could be said about Desmos ( https://www.desmos.com/calculator ).

Note that GeoGebra and Desmos are primarily used by mathematicians and math educators.
So, they haven't quite caught on among physicists and physics educators.
For now, use Google https://www.google.com/search?q=geogebra+physics
and learn from others who have worked on things related to what you are interested in.
Yes, Lenore's programs are great: https://www.geogebra.org/m/sMBe5weA (as mentioned by @jedishrfu )

(You can download the GeoGebra file [use the three dots in the upper right corner, then go to Details ].
Use a Desktop version of GeoGebra to study it and make changes to your copy.
(As appropriate, please give credit to the original version you tweaked.)
Save your work periodically... with different names (e.g. a datestamp).
Trust me on that.

Here's my page at https://www.geogebra.org/u/robphy
(I'm working on a gallery page for my Desmos stuff
e.g. https://www.desmos.com/calculator/emqe6uyzha
https://www.desmos.com/calculator/ye4isdigtj )

As an alternative to GeoGebra and Desmos, there is GlowScript/WebVPython ( https://www.glowscript.org/ ).
Glowscript/WebVPython was developed by physicists for introductory physics students.
You are more likely to find more complete physics-related tutorials for Glowscript.
Here is code that supports "Matter and Interactions" (the textbook written by the developers of Glowscript)
https://www.glowscript.org/#/user/GlowScriptDemos/folder/matterandinteractions/

Here's my https://www.glowscript.org/#/user/Rob_Salgado/
(I have to work on making more stuff public and transferring things from trinket.io)Of course, each platform has its strengths and weaknesses.
Yes, thanks for all this info. Very helpful to me.
 
jedishrfu said:
I found some youtube videos
Wow! I hadn't heard of Geogebra. That's sure a great tool for physics teaching. Thanks for sharing the video.
 

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