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Physics by Inquiry, Vol. I
Physics by Inquiry, Vol. I
Authors: Lillian C. Mcdermott, Physics Education Group At Univ. Of Wa
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
Sales Rank: 166075

Media: Paperback
Edition: International Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8

ISBN: 0471144401
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
EAN: 9780471144403
ASIN: 0471144401

Publication Date: August 17, 1995
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Product Description
These volumes consist of a set of interactive based modules that offer a step-by-step introduction to physics and the physical sciences. Through an in-depth study of a few fundamental concepts, readers develop critical scientific reasoning skills. Volume 1 introduces basic physical ideas and includes topics which represent the essential background for the study of physical sciences. Volume 2 extends coverage of several subjects treated in the first volume and introduces additional important topics.


Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Proven methods for great results.   July 21, 2007
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book uses principles developled by the University of Washington Physics Education Group. The inquiry method frees the instructor from the board, and asks students to learn on their own by facing their own misconceptions.


5 out of 5 stars Science Education as it Should Be   January 18, 2002
 23 out of 23 found this review helpful

I love this set of books. These books require students to learn not by lecture, but by doing labs and explaining their results.

These books certainly are not appropriate for high school students (the age level I teach), but they are the perfect resource for their teacher. A high school student needs very clear instructions and needs reassurance that he is on the right track. These books are not clear enough for these students.

However, as a teacher, I can adapt the material, write my own labs, and give the students something that is on their level.

I've done the electricity unit, as a student, and realized that there was quite a lot about circuitry that I don't know. I was a Physics major, but I never truly understood the material, I only thought I did. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other units and finding out what else I don't understand!

The other useful feature of these books is the cost. The labs use only very inexpensive equipment. For someone like me in a small, rural school, this is a godsend! In a few years, I hope to develop my program to the point that my students will get a good, high-level education, and low cost labs help make this possible sooner.

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