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Cliff’s Nodes: Editorials from The <strong>Physics</strong> Teacher (NB-46)<br />
From the pages <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Physics</strong> Teacher comes a collection <strong>of</strong> editorials by its longtime editor,<br />
Cliff Swartz. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Physics</strong> Emeritus at Stony Brook University, Cliff Swartz is a passionate<br />
advocate <strong>of</strong> better physics teaching, based on a curriculum that is quantitative and includes<br />
experiments “with a purpose.” In this collection <strong>of</strong> editorials, plus a few new ones, he cajoles,<br />
chides, preaches, and provides a good swift kick in the intellectual pants for those who are<br />
working to share physics with the next generation. (338 pp.) ISBN: 0-8018-8307-5 ©2006<br />
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Insights into the Universe (OP-69)<br />
Members: $21 Nonmembers: $25<br />
This book is a collection <strong>of</strong> AstroNotes columns and related articles from The <strong>Physics</strong> Teacher.<br />
AstroNotes was started to give physics and astronomy teachers insightful approaches to engage<br />
their students. This book continues that tradition. Timeless ideas and classroom-proven<br />
strategies will help the novice teacher and the seasoned pro find more effective ways to teach<br />
astronomy. Many <strong>of</strong> the articles focus on a single concept. Nearly all embody a new slant on<br />
teaching a topic. Use this book to help invigorate your astronomy class. Edited by Timothy F.<br />
Slater and Michael Zeilik. (151 pp.) ISBN 1-931024-04-9 ©2003<br />
Members: $20.50 Nonmembers: $25.50<br />
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Paul Hewitt’s Conceptual <strong>Physics</strong> Workshop for <strong>Teachers</strong> (NVT-10)<br />
Paul Hewitt gave a special workshop for physics teachers in Vancouver, British Columbia, in<br />
1998. The workshop was pr<strong>of</strong>essionally videotaped and edited and now is available in a 9-DVD<br />
set, featuring 15 hours <strong>of</strong> material. It will take you through his High School Edition <strong>of</strong> Conceptual<br />
<strong>Physics</strong> giving you teaching tips Paul has developed over his many years as a physics teacher. Each<br />
DVD has simple demonstrations, equations, approaches to problem solving, and Paul’s personal<br />
stories that use physics principles to examine the world around us.<br />
Members Only: $395 $316 (Save $79)<br />
Nonmembers: Contact Memory Works at: www.memoryworksvideo.com. for pricing information.<br />
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A Potpourri <strong>of</strong> <strong>Physics</strong> Teaching Ideas (OP-57)<br />
From the pages <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Physics</strong> Teacher comes this collection <strong>of</strong> articles on apparatus and ideas for<br />
teaching physics. Articles concerning mechanics, fluids, and heat; electromagnetism; optics and<br />
waves; sound; toys; and others are reproduced. An additional 71 articles describe how to stow-it,<br />
do-it, make-it, show-it, and adapt-it. Edited by Donna Berry Conner. (363 pp.) ISBN 0-917853-27-X<br />
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Members: $32 Nonmembers: $40<br />
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