Physics Lab in a Hardware Store (Physical Science Labs)

Rating:
Summary: not too impressive
Review: I got the impression that the book would involve some simple building but there was very little depth to the experiments. Most weren't very clever either - a good experiment for demonstration should always be counterintuitive. Not alot of information that isn't already obvious.

Rating:
Summary: A good resource for simple machines and tools.
Review: This little book of investigations presents a variety of tools (e.g., hammer, screw) that we commonly encounter and illustrates how each is representative of a basic simple machine. The language is clear and easy to understand while applying physics concepts. I would most likely use it as a resource for teaching Applied Physical Science to students who might be difficlut to motovate to learn physics concepts. The appeal of learning about tools that are familiar may be a good motivational technique. If you're a pack-rat of teaching resources like me, you'll find useful information in this inexpensive resource.

Rating:
Summary: A good resource for simple machines and tools.
Review: This little book of investigations presents a variety of tools (e.g., hammer, screw) that we commonly encounter and illustrates how each is representative of a basic simple machine. The language is clear and easy to understand while applying physics concepts. I would most likely use it as a resource for teaching Applied Physical Science to students who might be difficlut to motovate to learn physics concepts. The appeal of learning about tools that are familiar may be a good motivational technique. If you're a pack-rat of teaching resources like me, you'll find useful information in this inexpensive resource.