Awesome Experiments in Force & Motion
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806998229 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Over 70 physics experiments are presented in five broad areas witha discussion of the scientific theory behind the results.Really makes the experiments meaningfuleasy to duplicate, they demonstrate the intended principles and encourage critical thinking. The author's style is lighthearted but clear."--School Library Journal.
Susan R. Sanger said Awesome Experiments in Force & Motion. This book contains many great, practical experiments. The materials required to perform these experiments are usually things you would have around your house or classroom. One big problem with this book is the editing. There are many typographical errors an
. Safety warnings remind readers to enlist an adult's help whenever sharp edges, heat, or any other hazard is involved. Some of the explanations raise questions concerning alternate approaches to the problem or ask readers what would happen if a step were changed or if a different material or item were used. This last section is what really makes the experiments meaningful. While easy to duplicate, they demonstrate the intended principles and encourage critical thinking. Each experiment is accompanied by at least one cartoonlike black-and-white line drawing that illustrates a step in the process. Either one will be adequate in most collections.Jeffrey A. French, Euclid Public Library, OH Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. The activities rely primarily on inexpensive household objects for effective results. Each entry includes a brief introduction, a list of materials needed, instruc