Science Shepherd Fundamentals of Physics Textbook

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076418
ISBN
9781733412001
Grade 6-9
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Description
Students are introduced to the general study of physics as well as to specific topics such as the scientific method, standardized measurement and data collection, matter (solids, liquids, gases), kinetic energy and potential energy, forces, mechanical equilibrium, Newton's laws of motion, gravity, waves, sound, light, color, and radioactive physics. The text concludes with a brief history of science and scientists through a biblical worldview, as well as providing readers with some of the applications of physics that support God's creation of the universe. Conversationally written to the student, the Textbook contains fourteen chapters (346 pgs). Each chapter begins with a key chapter preview and ends with a notable person of science, a review of key points, definitions and study questions.
Publisher's Description of Science Shepherd Fundamentals of Physics Textbook

The homeschool Physics Textbook from Science Shepherd teaches students the basics of middle school physics, while introducing the more advanced principles needed for higher-level science. Designed for independent study.

Category Description for Science Shepherd Courses

Written specifically for the Christian homeschool family, this up and coming science curriculum was developed by a physician and homeschooling dad. Textbooks are full color, easy to understand and user friendly. At all levels, students can work independently, and parents do not need a science background. In the elementary years, videos provide the teaching with workbooks to reinforce the lessons. Optional Course and/or Lab DVD available for Biology.

Category Description for Science Shepherd Fundamentals Of Physics

It is hard to not fall in love with a course that begins, "A physician writing physics? How does he know anything about physics?" Continuing to explain that we are specializing ourselves out of the ability to appreciate and understand any subject, he reinforces that we can learn anything if we are purposeful and devoted to learning the subject. While this may seem like a laborious introduction, for many of us, learning physics seems overly complicated and I greatly appreciate the efforts Dr. Hardin has taken to write a comprehensive, engaging and understandable physics course!

Students are introduced to the general study of physics as well as to specific topics such as the scientific method, standardized measurement and data collection, matter (solids, liquids, gases), kinetic energy and potential energy, forces, mechanical equilibrium, Newton's laws of motion, gravity, waves, sound, light, color, and radioactive physics. The text concludes with a brief history of science and scientists through a biblical worldview, as well as providing readers with some of the applications of physics that support God's creation of the universe.

Conversationally written to the student, the Textbook contains fourteen chapters (346 pgs). Each chapter begins with a key chapter preview and ends with a notable person of science, a review of key points, definitions and study questions. While the text could be an excellent resource by itself, most families will want the PDF Test Booklet and Answer Key, which is available separately or bundled with the textbook. This resource includes a suggested reading and test schedule. Unlike the Fundamentals of Chemistry, there is not a weekly catch up/study day, although they are scheduled intermittently throughout. One detail I really appreciate about the suggested schedule is that concepts considered to be more challenging are scheduled over 2 days, allowing students time to fully understand the topic. It also includes the answers to the Textbook study questions, printable tests, and the Test Answer Key. Tests are scheduled every 3 chapters. Tests are printable for family use. Labs are not included in the textbook. Labs are found in the recommended resource: Interactive Notebook Physical Science, which uses commonly found items and covers the key principles taught in this course. The corresponding lab lessons are scheduled in the PDF Test Booklet and Answer Key.

An exceptional course that homeschool families will appreciate for its clear explanations, ease of use, and excellent preparation for high school science study. It may also function well in some cases as a 9th grade, introductory physics course. ~Deanne

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Product Format:Hardcover
Brand:Science Shepherd
Grades:6-9
ISBN:9781733412001
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