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A Resource Book for the Beginning Physics Teacher
A Resource Book for the Beginning Physics Teacher
written by Jan Mader and Mary Winn

This handbook is designed to help the new teacher, or teachers new to physics, get started in their classes. Each chapter covers a specific physics or pedagogy topic with a short introduction and a selection of lessons, labs, activities, and demonstrations. All activities are selected for their effectiveness and ease of use.

The full handbook is available through AAPT.

The material in a pre-publication draft for use and comment by teachers. The first six chapters, covering topics through forces, are currently available on the Physics Front.

 

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