Physics with George 3-Downhill racers where minimum rotational inertia wins the race
Physics with George 3-Downhill racers where minimum rotational inertia wins the race -- An Authentic Learning Approach
George Vanderkuur is the Principal of Toronto Central academy and education director of the Erindale Academy. Well known for innovations in hands-on learning and Physics workshops for teachers, George was active as a curriculum developer, textbook writer, and teacher educator nationally and internationally. He was an education consultant for 60 children's television programs for Disney and Nelvana and was an invited speaker at the United Nations Conference on Tourism and the environment.
George has taught science and mathematics in elementary and secondary classrooms. In addition to his work in the classroom, he was Headmaster of Holy Trinity School and Science and Mathematics Curriculum Consultant for the Toronto District School Board. Beyond the school walls, his career in science education included program and exhibit development at the Ontario Science Centre where he held the positions of Education officer, Chief Scientist, and Associate Director. He was also Administrator of Evaluation with the Premier's Council Technology Fund and President of the Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science.
In 2002 He received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and in 2010 became a member of the Old Brigade of the Royal Military College. Since 2005 he has made four transcontinental bicycle trips crossing both Canada and the USA. Justin Trudeau wrote a letter to George and said
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I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings as you embark on your cross-Canada cycling journey, Sea to Sea 2017.
This remarkable undertaking is a wonderful way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, and to mark your 75th birthday. Throughout your career as an educator and your many philanthropic endeavours, you have demonstrated the generous and compassionate spirit that defines our nation.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my best wishes as you embark on this quest, and I wish you every success in reaching your fundraising goal.