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Welch department of civil engineering University of Texas at Tyler  \nJ. ledlie KlosKy  \ndepartment of civil and Mechanical engineering United states Military academy  \nabstract  \nThis paper will present information about the Web site — [www.handsonmechanics.com](www.handsonmechanics.com), the process to develop the Web site, the vetting and management process for inclusion of physical models by the faculty at West Point, and how faculty at other institutions can add physical models and participate in the site as it grows. Each physical model has a description of the model, the theoretical background, pictures and/or video of the set-up and use of the demonstration, a parts list (or order location), and building plans, as well as that something extra about where else the physical model can be used, how to elicit greater student insight and bringing drama into the classroom using the model or demonstration. Course assessment data is provided to demonstrate the impact of physical models on student learning. [1]  \nKeywords: physical, models, hands-on  \nI. INtrODUctION  \nThe department of civil and Mechanical engineering at the United states Military academy (UsMa) has partnered with McGraw-hill to develop a Web site that will list many of the physical models and hands-on-demonstrations currently used at UsMa to teach introductory courses in statics, dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Material science, Thermodynamics, Fluids, heat Transfer and structural analysis. McGraw-hill approached West Point because of the numerous papers written and presented at asee and other venues on the use of physical models to include the asee Best Zone Paper in 2004 [1] . The inspiration for the project comes from the authors’ strong belief that the basic concepts in mechanics courses must be driven home if students are to become engineers  \nand designers rather than technicians. For most students, particularly visual and sensory learners, classroom demonstrations are essential to understanding these “abstract” concepts. students crave concrete experiences when confronting engineering topics for the first time; in a sense, they say“don’t Tell me, shoW me!”  \nPhysical models are a great way to both educate and motivate the student and can significantly improve student learning. Physical models feed many of the fifteen methods that Wankat and oreovicz [2] cite in their excellent compendium of what works in the classroom. hands-on demonstrations use visual learning; they ensure that the student is active and, when done right, clearly show enthusiasm and the joy of learning. Though this may sound new, these types of techniques were inuse at the United states Military academy (UsMa) and nearly every other engineering institution at the beginning of the 20th century (Figure 1), and early professors clearly regarded them as essential. hands-on models were once the cornerstone of every class in mechanics, but today many classrooms are equipped with only a textbook, chalkboard, and (if lucky) a computer projection system. The question now is how can faculty in today’s classrooms foster an atmosphere that is more conducive to student-centered learning? They can start by using hands-on physical models that stimulate student interest and enhance learning.  \nThe research and literature supporting the asce exceed Teaching Workshops (eTW) [2, 3] highlights the importance of physical models when covering pedagogy on how people learn, what constitutes good learning, and how to prepare a good class. eTW is the direct descendent of the T4 e workshop, Teaching Teachers To Teach engineering. T4 e was funded through the national science Foundation (nsF) for three years and was provided at UsMa for engineering professors with  \nFigure 1. Truss Analysis at USMA at the Turn of the Century – Note Loading on the Models  \n2 Fall 2007  ","cbCaim2LMW2kvJYf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim2LMW2kvJYf","pdf",4248695,25,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n## Website development and faculty vetting\n## Physical models and student learning\n## Workshop background and participation\n## Where students struggle in Mechanics courses","[{\"question\":\"What does the proposed website provide for physical models?\",\"answer\":\"Each entry includes a model description, theoretical background, media showing setup and use, a parts list or order location, and building plans, along with additional notes on other possible uses and classroom impact.\"},{\"question\":\"How are physical models included and managed at West Point?\",\"answer\":\"Faculty at West Point use a vetting and management process for deciding which models are added, ensuring the models are appropriately documented for classroom use.\"},{\"question\":\"What evidence supports the effectiveness of physical models on learning?\",\"answer\":\"Course assessment data are included to demonstrate the impact of physical models on student learning outcomes.\"}]","advances in Engineering Education - Fall 2007 - an Online Database and User Community for Physical Models in the Engineering Classroom | PDF",63]