Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 1 / Edition 1

by Lillian C. McDermott, Physics Education Group

Overview

Physics by Inquiry is a set of laboratory-based modules that provide a step-by-step introduction to physics and the physical sciences.  Through in-depth study of simple physical systems and their interactions, students gain direct experience with the process of science.  Starting from their own observations, students develop basic physical concepts, use and interpret different forms of scientific representations, and construct explanatory models with predictive capability.  All the modules have been explicitly designed to develop scientific reasoning skills and to provide practice in relating scientific concepts, representations, and models to real world phenomena. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471144403
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/07/1995
Series:	Physics by Inquiry Series , #1
Edition description:	Volume 1 ed.
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Lillian C. McDermott is the author of Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 1, published by Wiley. Physics Education Group is the author of Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 1, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

PROPERTIES OF MATTER.

Measurements of Matter.

Pure Substances.

Scientific Representations.

Solutions of Solids in Water.

Solutions of Solids, Liquids, and Gases.

HEAT AND TEMPERATURE.

Measurements of Heat and Temperature.

Thermal Properties of Matter.

LIGHT AND COLOR.

Light and Shadows.

Pigments and Colored Light.

MAGNETS.

Behavior of Magnets.

Magnetic Materials.

ASTRONOMY BY SIGHT: THE SUN, MOON, AND STARS.

Appendices Index.

Editorial Reviews

Contains laboratory-based modules featuring narrative, experiments, exercises, and problems on electric circuits, electromagnets, optics, kinematics, and astronomy, offering an introduction to physics and the physical sciences through the study of simple physical systems and their interactions, and emphasizing the development of scientific reasoning. Volumes I and II will be followed by a third volume extending the approach to topics in the standard physics course. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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