Details
| Type of Product: | e-book (our e-books are in PDF format and can be viewed on your computer or any compatible reading device) (also see print version of this book) |
| Average Rating: | 
based on 1 review |
| Publication Date: | 5/30/2009 |
| Pages: | 224 |
| Stock Number: | PB240Xe |
| ISBN: | 978-1-93613-797-8 |
| Grade Level: | High School |
Description
Take-Home Physics is an excellent resource for high school physics teachers who want to devote more classroom time to complex concepts while challenging their students with hands-on homework assignments. This volume presents 65 take-home physics labs that use ordinary household items or other inexpensive materials to tackle motion and kinematics; forces and energy; waves, sound, and light; and electricity and magnetism. The result: Students learn background knowledge, reinforce basic process skills, practice discovery, and bridge classroom learning with real-world application—all while getting excited about homework. Teachers can also integrate science and literacy by requiring the use of lab notebooks with formal write-ups. Materials lists and safety notes, as well as both student activity pages and teacher notes are included.
Additional Info
| Intended User Role: | Curriculum Supervisor, High-School Educator, Learner, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Assessment of students, Classroom management, Curriculum, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies |
Contents
Introduction
Why Take-Home Labs?
Evidence of Success
Inquiry in Physics
Teacher Feedback
Assembling the Materials
Master Materials List
Managing the Boxes
Safety
Section 1: Motion and Kinematics
Lab 1: Distance Versus Time Graphs 1
Lab 2: Distance Versus Time Graphs 2
Lab 3: Average Speed
Lab 4: Final Speed
Lab 5: Acceleration of Gravity 1
Lab 6: Acceleration of Gravity 2
Lab 7: Reaction Time
Lab 8: Terminal Velocity
Lab 9: Efficiency
Lab 10: Acceleration and Mass
Lab 11: Inertia
Lab 12: Conservation of Momentum 1
Lab 13: Conservation of Momentum 2
Lab 14: Newton’s Cradle
Lab 15: Independence of Velocity
Lab 16: Torque and First-Class Levers
Lab 17: What Is a Radian?
Lab 18: Circular Motion
Lab 19: Tangential Speed
Lab 20: Moment of Inertia
Lab 21: Elliptical Orbits
Lab 22: Hydrodynamics
Section 2: Forces and Energy
Lab 23: Unbalanced Forces
Lab 24: Center of Mass 1
Lab 25: Center of Mass 2
Lab 26: Center of Mass 3
Lab 27: Spring Constants
Lab 28: Spring Combinations
Lab 29: Centripetal Force
Lab 30: Conservation of Energy
Lab 31: Conversion of Energy
Lab 32: Bernoulli’s Principle
Lab 33: Buoyancy 1
Lab 34: Buoyancy 2
Lab 35: Buoyancy 3
Lab 36: Hero’s Engine
Lab 37: Pressure
Lab 38: Pressure Versus Depth
Lab 39: Thermodynamics
Section 3: Waves, Sound, and Light
Lab 40: Center of Percussion
Lab 41: Sound Waves
Lab 42: Refraction of Sound
Lab 43: Balloons and Ray Diagrams
Lab 44: Lenses and Ray Diagrams
Lab 45: Curved Mirrors
Lab 46: Color Addition
Lab 47: Diameter of the Sun
Lab 48: Intensity Versus Distance
Lab 49: Ripple Tank
Lab 50: Oil Spot Photometer
Lab 51: Waves and Interference
Section 4: Electricity and Magnetism
Lab 52: Creating Static Electricity
Lab 53: Attraction and Repulsion
Lab 54: Spark Length
Lab 55: Static Swing
Lab 56: Electricity and Safety
Lab 57: Battery and Lightbulb
Lab 58: Battery and LED
Lab 59: The Electrical Switch
Lab 60: Electromagnets
Lab 61: Magnetic Field Lines
Lab 62: Resistivity Equation
Lab 63: Series Resistors
Lab 64: Parallel Resistors
Lab 65: Series/Parallel Batteries
Index
Customer Reviews
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Meant for High school... |
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Reviewed by: Susan German (Hallsville, MO) on April 25, 2011 |
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But some of the concepts can be brought to a middle school level. The premise behind the book is instead of sending students home with worksheets as homework, what if students were given small kits and did simple investigations at home. Investigations designed to make students think about the concept they are to be learning. Great idea, uses simple materials, and easily adaptable to your situation. |
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