Explorations in Physics

David P. Jackson, Priscilla W. Laws

368 pages, parution le 26/08/2002

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Résumé

Explorations in Physics is a set of curricular materials developed to help non-science majors acquire an appreciation of science, understand the process of scientific investigation, and master concepts in selected topic areas.
Explorations in Physics attempts to enrich the study of interesting topics with a hands-on approach to learning.
Explorations in Physics organizes topics into individual units. The core material in these units is explored through a series of activities that consist of predictions, observations, measurements, analysis, and reflections, and are designed to guide the students through the process of scientific inquiry.

Contents

UNIT A: MOTION, FORCES, AND SCIENTIFIC THEORIES.

Objectives.
The Measurement Process.
Analyzing Motions.
Force and Motion.
Using Newton's Laws to Investigate the Real World.
Project Ideas.

UNIT B: LIGHT, SIGHT, AND RAINBOWS.

Objectives.
How Is Information Transmitted to Our Eyes?
From Light to Sight.
Color: How Can We See It?
The Real World—Rainbows, Blue Skies, and Sunsets.
Project Ideas.

UNIT C: HEAT, TEMPERATURE, AND CLOUD FORMATION.

Objectives.
Experimenting and Hypothesizing.
The Distinction Between Heat and Temperature.
Evaporation, Condensation, and Humidity.
Cloud Formation.
Project Ideas.

UNIT D: BUOYANCY, PRESSURE, AND FLIGHT.

Objectives.
Floating, Sinking, and Forces.
Buoyancy.
Pressure.
The Real World: Barometers and Airplane Flight.
Project Ideas.
Appendix I: Useful Physical Quantities.
Appendix II: Suggested Project Guidelines.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	David P. Jackson, Priscilla W. Laws
Parution	26/08/2002
Nb. de pages	368
Format	21,5 x 27,7
Couverture	Broché
Poids	775g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471324249
ISBN13	978-0-471-32424-9