Mon, Jul 03, 2017 10:34 AM in Physics Textbooks
Folks,
I have been teaching physics at my high school for 15 years and am looking at possibly purchasing a new textbook for my class. I am currently using the Holt Physics textbook. I would appreciate recommendations or suggestions.
Thanks!
Lee Graves
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Tue, Mar 14, 2017 9:21 PM in Hi Science teachers!!
I think the objective for freshman physical science is to give them an introduction of topics in physics and chemistry. So yes, your right, it is more about learning the basics than digging into the details.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2017 9:03 AM in Hi Science teachers!!
I honestly believe it depends on the level of the students are you teaching. With my freshman physical science classes I talk about gravity and what causes it, but do not go into the math showing how mass and distance affect it. I just want them to understand the general background of the information.
My junior and senior level physics classes, however, I do go into the numeric relationships. ...
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