Physics by Inquiry, Volume II: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2 - Softcover

McDermott, Lillian C.

 
9780471144410: Physics by Inquiry, Volume II: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2
Softcover
ISBN 10: 047114441X ISBN 13: 9780471144410
Publisher: Wiley, 1995

Synopsis

A hands-on approach to learning physics fundamentals

Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2 offers a practical lab-based approach to understanding the fundamentals of physics. Step-by-step protocols provide clear guidance to observable phenomena, and analysis of results facilitates critical thinking and information assimilation over rote memorization. Covering essential concepts relating to electrical circuits, electromagnets, light and optics, and kinematics, this book provides beginner students with an engaging introduction to the foundation of physical science.

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About the Author

Lillian C. McDermott is the author of Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2, published by Wiley. Physics Education Group is the author of Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Physics by Inquiry An introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences Physics by Inquiry is the product of more than 20 years of research and teaching experience. Developed by the Physics Education Group at the University of Washington, these laboratory-based modules have been extensively tested in the classroom. Volumes I and II provide a step-by-step introduction to fundamental concepts and basic scientific reasoning skills essential to the physical sciences. Volume III, currently in preparation, extends this same approach to additional topics in the standard introductory physics course. Physics by Inquiry has been successfully used:

  • to prepare preservice and inservice K-12 teachers to teach science as a process of inquiry
  • to help underprepared students succeed in the mainstream science courses that are the gateway to science-related careers.
  • to provide liberal arts students with direct experience in the scientific process, thus establishing a solid foundation for scientific literacy.

From the Inside Flap

Physics by Inquiry An introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences Physics by Inquiry is the product of more than 20 years of research and teaching experience. Developed by the Physics Education Group at the University of Washington, these laboratory-based modules have been extensively tested in the classroom. Volumes I and II provide a step-by-step introduction to fundamental concepts and basic scientific reasoning skills essential to the physical sciences. Volume III, currently in preparation, extends this same approach to additional topics in the standard introductory physics course. Physics by Inquiry has been successfully used:

  • to prepare preservice and inservice K-12 teachers to teach science as a process of inquiry
  • to help underprepared students succeed in the mainstream science courses that are the gateway to science-related careers.
  • to provide liberal arts students with direct experience in the scientific process, thus establishing a solid foundation for scientific literacy.

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Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
1995
Language
English
ISBN 10 
047114441X
ISBN 13 
9780471144410
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
464