Modeling Problem Solving in Physics with Simulated Experiments

Engaging Lab Activities

Andrzej Sokolowski (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

218 Seiten

2025 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-0364-5303-9 (ISBN)

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Discover the joy of physics with this engaging collection of lab activities! Designed to ignite curiosity and sharpen problem-solving skills, this book features instructional support to explore free, online simulated experiments that bring physics to life. Perfect for high school and undergraduate students, these lab activities are adaptable for both online and in-class learning environments.Students will predict outcomes, explore phenomena, and use inductive or deductive reasoning to derive key formulas—transforming hypotheses into tangible, testable results. Each activity fosters interactivity and critical thinking, ensuring a rich and rewarding learning experience.Dive into a wide range of topics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, and modern physics. These self-guided activities are ideal for pre-lecture preparation, concept review, or independent exploration of the natural world and its fascinating principles. Whether used as assignments or standalone learning tools, they empower students to connect theory with practice in an immersive way. Embark on a journey of discovery and see how physics comes alive through exploration and scientific inquiry!

Andrzej Sokolowski, PhD, is a researcher, author, and adjunct professor of physics at Lone Star College, Texas, with a strong international record in advancing innovative teaching strategies in physics. His work emphasizes the integration of physics and mathematics through modeling techniques, promoting a deeper conceptual understanding for students.Dr Sokolowski has authored several influential books, including Scientific Inquiry in Mathematics: Theory and Practice, Understanding Physics Using Mathematical Reasoning, and the recently published textbook Developing Students' Reasoning in Precalculus. In addition, he has contributed numerous chapters to academic books and published extensively in leading journals such as the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, the IAFOR Journal of Education, the Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, The Physics Teacher, and Physics Education.Beyond his authorship, Dr Sokolowski actively contributes to academic discourse as a reviewer for esteemed journals, including those published by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), IOPscience, and the American Journal of Educational Research. His work reflects a commitment to enhancing educational methodologies and fostering interdisciplinary approaches in physics and mathematics.

Erscheinungsdatum	04.10.2025
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
ISBN-10	1-0364-5303-0 / 1036453030
ISBN-13	978-1-0364-5303-9 / 9781036453039
Zustand	Neuware