The Spinning Blackboard and Other Dynamic Experiments on Force and Motion - Softcover

Doherty, Paul; Rathjen, Don; The Exploratorium Teacher Institute

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471115142 ISBN 13: 9780471115144

Publisher: Wiley, 1996

Synopsis

Bring the fun of a world-famous science museum into your own classroom or home!

THE EXPLORATORIUM SCIENCE SNACKBOOK SERIES

"Clear, concise, and visual--the best assortment of wonder- filled ideas I have seen. A must-have."
--Paul Hewitt, author of Conceptual Physics

"Almost as much fun as exploring the Exploratorium, which, of course, is a googolplex of fun."
--Jearl Walker, author of The Flying Circus of Physics, with Answers

Now you can do your own version of 23 Exploratorium experiments on force and motion. All you need is a little curiosity, a few simple materials . . . and this book. Each experiment is easy to do, fully illustrated, and loaded with advice, ideas, helpful hints, and electrifying discoveries.

Build a pendulum that swings in intriguing patterns. Create a swirling, spiraling "tornado" of water. Through these and other projects in The Spinning Blackboard, you can learn the science behind the principles of force and motion.

Also available in The Exploratorium Science Snackbook Series:

• The Cheshire Cat and Other Eye-Popping Experiments on How We See the World
• The Magic Wand and Other Bright Experiments on Light and Color
• The Cool Hot Rod and Other Electrifying Experiments on Energy and Matter

About this title

From the Publisher:

The 23 experiments in this fun and educational text are designed to help teachers, parents, and students examine some of the physical principles they use in everyday life. These simple-to-perform projects are miniature versions of some of the best exhibits in the Exploratorium Science Museum. Contains a list of the materials needed, how to find them, assembly instructions, helpful hints, as well as numerous photographs and line drawings.

About the Author:

PAUL DOHERTY is the Director of the Exploratorium Teacher Institute, which introduces and encourages inquiry-based science teaching.

DON RATHJEN is a physics and resource teacher-in-residence at the Exploratorium Teacher Institute.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0471115142
• ISBN 13: 9780471115144
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 132