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Exploring Creation Physics Student Text
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Item Description...
Overview
Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. is pleased to present the second edition of its Exploring Creation With Physics course. The first edition, originally published in 1996, was the second science course written by Dr. Wile. Now, this award-winning physics course is even better!
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the differences between the first and second editions, students in a group setting cannot use both. They must all have the same edition. Because of this, the first edition of the course will still be available for those individuals, schools, or support groups that use the first edition. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 602
Dimensions: Length: 10.8" Width: 8.8" Height: 1.6"
Weight: 4.95 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Apr 1, 2004
Publisher Apologia Educational Ministries
ISBN 1932012427
EAN 9781932012422
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Availability 8 units.
Availability accurate as of May 24, 2012 07:32.
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 | Almost perfect for my family's need May 28, 2007 |
Obviously anyone that has a different agenda and purpose for purchasing this book will write a different review. I purchased this text on a trial basis for my 9.5 yo homeschooled gifted son. My first encounter with Physics was when I took Physics at 15 so it had been 20 years ago plus the textbook and the teacher weren't that impressive. My background is in International Business. My first choice would have been Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt just to expose him to the concepts first before the Math computation. So I needed to have a good book and a good teacher wrapped into one.
I am pleased with the text so far. It contains 16 modules which cover topics in Motion, Newton's Laws, Uniform Circular Motion and Gravity, all the way up to Magnetism. I like the fact that the author explains the concepts as if he is right there sitting next to the student as opposed to a dry, impersonal textbook approach of a traditional author.
The laboratory part of the text is immediately after the lecture pages; the important terms and definitions, though highlighted, are easy to remember because the author explains them all in such a way that the young student can understand them without grappling with rote memorization of definitions.
The author's love and knowledge of the subject clearly shows in the way he uses simple, everyday examples to explain concepts that some people might find difficult. He writes with a warm tone which is pleasant to read and nurturing almost. This is an important aspect for students who might be intimidated with taking an upper-level science course. We're talking about educating a young child who is developing a love of science including Astronomy. Because this is a regular high school science course, naturally there are technical calculations involved but are do-able as long as the primary teacher at home has enough background in upper level Math.
Others may argue against this text because it contains too many references to a certain Western religious sect. My advise is this is not the Bible so don't worry. The author is not trying to shove religion down people's throat just as Al Kwarizmi, the inventor of Algebra, did not try to shove Islam down the infidel's throat. Clearly he is knowledgeable about Theology/Religion and science just as many of the scientists of the past were and is able to convey to the reader/student the important connection between the two.
I would have liked to see Dr. Jay Wile write a Conceptual Physics geared for the Elementary Grades. Also I would have liked to see current Physics-related social/economic issues being touched on that might be relevant enough for the student to study further. That's my only wish. | | | Write your own review about Exploring Creation Physics Student Text
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