Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications : Easy-To-Use Labs and Demonstrations for Grades 8 - 12

Cunningham, James, Herr, Norman

ISBN 10: 087628845X / ISBN 13: 9780876288450

Published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 1994

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Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications : Easy-To-Use Labs and Demonstrations for Grades 8 - 12
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087628845X
• ISBN 13: 9780876288450
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 3.106 pounds

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Synopsis

This comprehensive collection of nearly 200 investigations, demonstrations, mini-labs, and other activities uses everyday examples to make physics concepts easy to understand. For quick access, materials are organized into eight units covering Measurement, Motion, Force, Pressure, Energy & Momentum, Waves, Light, and Electromagnetism. Each lesson contains an introduction with common knowledge examples, reproducible pages for students, a "To the Teacher" information section, and a listing of additional applications students can relate to. Over 300 illustrations add interest and supplement instruction.

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
James Cunningham (Ph.D., Science Education, Syracuse University) is professor of science and computer education and Chair of the Department of Secondary Education at California State University, Northridge. Formerly Chair of the Departments of Science and Mathematics in Washington state high schools, he is author of Teaching Metrics Simplified and co-author of BASIC for Teachers and Authoring Educational Software.

Norman Herr (Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles) is associate professor of science and computer education at California State University, Northridge and served as Chair of the Science Department in a California High School. He has also worked as a chemist, community college science instructor, and consultant for the College Board, and has written many science education articles.