A Plea to My Physics and Physical Science Colleagues: Please Consider Developing an Introductory Physical Science Course Tailored to the Needs of Future Elementary School Teachers.

The author argues in favor of the development of an introductory course in college physical science that tailored specifically to the needs of future elementary school teachers in the U.S. He also suggests course topics which include motion, forces, energy, light, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism and the solar system. He mentions the few number of elementary school teachers who have never had a postsecondary course in physics or physical science.