
The Spinning Blackboard and Other Dynamic Experiments on Force and Motion
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 16. April 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
132 pages
978-0-471-11514-4 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Ninth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
262 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-11514-4 (9780471115144)
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Persons
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.
DON RATHJEN is a physics and resource teacher-in-residence at the Exploratorium Teacher Institute.
Content
What This Book Is About.
Balancing Ball.
Balancing Stick.
Bernoulli Levitator.
Bicycle Wheel Gyro.
Bubble Suspension.
Bubble Tray.
Center of Gravity.
Coupled Resonant Pendulums.
Descartes' Diver.
Downhill Race.
Drawing Board.
Falling Feather.
Momentum Machine.
Nonround Rollers.
Resonant Pendulum.
Resonant Rings.
Resonator.
Soap Bubbles.
Spinning Blackboard.
Strange Attractor.
Take It from the Top.
Vortex.
Water Spinner.
Index.
Balancing Ball.
Balancing Stick.
Bernoulli Levitator.
Bicycle Wheel Gyro.
Bubble Suspension.
Bubble Tray.
Center of Gravity.
Coupled Resonant Pendulums.
Descartes' Diver.
Downhill Race.
Drawing Board.
Falling Feather.
Momentum Machine.
Nonround Rollers.
Resonant Pendulum.
Resonant Rings.
Resonator.
Soap Bubbles.
Spinning Blackboard.
Strange Attractor.
Take It from the Top.
Vortex.
Water Spinner.
Index.