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Physics: Modeling Nature Student Edition
- Student Edition for the final course in the Novare Science High School Accelerated Pathway. Academically rigorous course that uses a mastery approach of fewer topics
- Students will understand a Kingdom Perspective of creation, while learning current scientific theories and an old earth timeline
- Prerequisites include one year of introductory or first year high school physics, Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry. Calculus may be taken concurrently
Modeling Nature addresses the complaints teachers typically have with many of the current offerings. It is especially suited to STEM programs with a college-preparatory mission. Students who aspire to a technical career will find Modeling Nature to be the best text available with fresh, elucidating illustrations, and a narrative that explains concepts with attention to detail.
Teachers will appreciate the book as a solid reference and lecturing tool. Each chapter includes plenty of exercises and clearly defined learning objectives. And Novare's trademark integration of the essential historical background enhances awareness of the legacy and present day community of scientists.
Many ask about this book's suitability to AP Physics. From our FAQ page, "Modeling Nature can be used with the AP Physics 1/2 curriculum. In each case, the text covers the entire AP curriculum with a small number of exceptions."
Finally, Modeling Nature employs vector calculations and assumes students have completed trigonometry as a prerequisite. Problems in the text are not calculus-based, but since many students will take calculus concurrently with advanced physics, connections between the two are frequently highlighted. Modeling Nature is written with Novare priorities—supporting a mastery-learning paradigm, integrating related subjects, and a Kingdom perspective that inspires wonder in the beauty and complexity of God's great world.
Written to prepare students for college level STEM programs, Physics Modeling Nature is a vector-based physics course to meet the needs of advanced and honors students. The final course in the Novare Science Accelerated High School Pathway, the course emphasizes mastery by teaching a narrow scope of topics that advanced physics students should master during the high school years. Topics covered with more complexity include mathematics and vectors, uniform motion, forces, fields and Newton's Law, static equilibrium and torque, energy, rotating systems, pressure and buoyancy, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, electrostatics, geometric optics, nuclear physics and more. Students will also learn the basics of quantum mechanics that includes outside class readings from In Search of Schrodinger's Cat by John Gribbin. Lab experiments and fully documented lab reports are expected. Each student completing this course will be well-prepared to take the AP Physics test. Also included are two supplemental (optional) chapters to prepare students for the SAT subject test, the DSST test and the CLEP test, if appropriate. Prerequisites include one year of introductory or first year high school physics, as well as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry. Students may take this course concurrently with Trigonometry once mastery of right-angle trigonometry and triangle laws has been accomplished. The Full Program includes the Physics: Modeling Nature Student Edition, Experiments for Physics: Modeling Nature, Solutions Manual to Accompany Physics Modeling Nature, and the Digital Resources. Components are available individually or in the Full Program Package.
Product Format: | Hardcover |
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Grades: | 11-12 |
Brand: | Novare Science and Math |
Author: | John D. Mays |
ISBN: | 9780986352904 |
Length in Inches: | 10 |
Width in Inches: | 7 |
Height in Inches: | 1.125 |
Weight in Pounds: | 2.85 |
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