Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 1

by Lillian C. McDermott, University of Washington Physics Education Group

Physics by Inquiry is a set of laboratory-based modules that provide a step-by-step introduction to physics and the physical sciences.  Through in-depth study of simple physical systems and their interactions, students gain direct experience with the process of science.  Starting from their own observations, students develop basic physical concepts, use and interpret different forms of scientific representations, and construct explanatory models with predictive capability.  All the modules have been explicitly designed to develop scientific reasoning skills and to provide practice in relating scientific concepts, representations, and models to real world phenomena.

Genres: Science, Textbooks, Physics, Education

400 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

About the author

Lillian Christie McDermott was an American physicist. In the early 1970s, McDermott established the Physics Education Group (PEG) at the University of Washington to "improve the teaching and learning of physics from kindergarten all the way through graduate school." She was recognized for her many contributions to the field of physics education research with an election to the American Physical Society in 1990.

Reviews

[Rachele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great teaching resource.

[Katy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I also used this book last year for another Physics class. Learning by questioning and experimenting... oh yea, I'm all about that! :)
I'm done with it now... midterm is over.
I will probably use this for ideas when I am finally a teacher.