Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications by James Cunningham

Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications by James Cunningham

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 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.

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ISBN 13	9780876288450
ISBN 10	087628845X
Title	Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications
Author	James Cunningham
Series	J-B Ed: Hands On
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published	1994-02-03
Number of pages	672
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