fluffybunny Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 My own science background is limited, but we have just finished Apologia's Physical Science and wondered if anyone knew of a good Quantum or Particle Physics course as colourful and "non dry" as Apologia's courses? My ds is 14 and an average scholar. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 My ds has enjoyed these two courses from the Teaching Company: Particle Physics for Non-Physicists: A Tour of the Microcosmos Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution -- (first half on relativity, second half on quantum mechanics) Of course you wouldn't want to buy them unless they are on sale (at least I wouldn't), but perhaps your library might carry one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffybunny Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks Cosmos: I was kind of looking for something like a really colourful and fun textbook, like Apologia, but is there any way of knowing when the Great Courses have these really 'great' sales? I've heard they discount everything hugely, but is there a way to get notification without being bombarded with their newsletters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 They have the sales on and off all year long, discounting different courses at different times. I think the end of the year is a big sale with lots if not all courses on sale. You can also often find them on ebay fairly cheaply. Or get them through audible. My ds also read this book: A Tour of the Subatomic Zoo which is a short textbook/workbook. I can't compare it to Apologia as I have no experience with that program. Your son might also enjoy just reading popular science books (i.e. not textbooks) on these topics. If you consult your library I'm sure you'll find several titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffybunny Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thank you! That looks good: I will start with that for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I am trying to do Quantum physics with my son. He's 11 yrs old. Thanks for the Teaching Co. courses recommedations. My library has one of them. Some of these were recommended here in the Logic Board: Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher by Richard Feynman. There are some graphic novels: Introducing Quantum Theory: A Graphic Guide to Science's Most Puzzling Discovery by J.P. Evoy Introducing Particle Physics: A Graphic Guide by Tom Whyntie Alice in Quantumland: An Allegory of Quantum Physics by Robert Gilmore Exploring Quantum Physics through Hands-On Projects by David Prutchi -- He has a website with lots of info. This one I found and had my library buy it and I was able to take this book out. Mr. Thompson in Paperback by George Gamow 101 Quantum questions: what you need to know about the world you can't see by Kenneth Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I came back because I found on the Crash Course for Quantum Physics there is Particle Physics Part 1 and 2 that would be a good lead in to the Tour of the Subatomic Zoo. We are going to start the book next week, when I finally get it from the library. In the past weeks, we have been reading "Introducing Quantum Theory: A Graphic Guide to Science's Most Puzzling Discovery" and I have been letting ds chose what he wants to write about and/or draw about from the book. But he is clearly looking for something more ao I decided to switch to the Tour Book referenced above. OP, are you doing the Subatomic Book? How is it going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffybunny Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks for checking back. I got a headache from looking at so much stuff, but ended up buying Alice in Quantum Land. I haven't used it yet, so can't comment on it. Do you have the link to the Crash Course for Quantum Physics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Here are some videos from crash course. We watched the Particles Part 1. Now I understand the term "subatmoic particle zoo". Link: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A0LEVxx8gkpUPnAAEn9XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0a3VscjNyBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDM4MF8x?p=crash+course+quantum+physics I got a headache from looking at so much stuff Yes!!!! Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Found another link that would be of interest to you...... http://particleadventure.org/ Hope this is helpful :) Edited to add. and lesson plans from grade 1-8 here: http://www.quarked.org/parents/ I'm still waiting for the book " A Tour of the Subatomic Zoo". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffybunny Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 A wonderful film about CERN, called 'Particles Matter' might be a nice addition. We saw it on Netflix, iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I haven't heard of that one, but our family saw Particle Fever last summer when it was screened locally. It was FANTASTIC. I have no idea whether it's available online, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 It's not curriculum, but Particle Fever (which was already mentioned and we streamed through Netflix) and Youtube videos of previous Fermilab Physics Slams are great enrichment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mukmuk Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 We just watched Particle Fever on Netflix last night. Awesome! The documentary follows the lives of several scientists through the start of the LHC up to the confirmation of the Higgs. The film was able to convey the excitement of the scientists ("they're like 6yos who've been invited to a party with all their friends and favorite candy" or something like that, weeee!). Will look up Physics Slams, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mukmuk Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Just saw this on my fb feed. http://phys.org/news/2014-11-wasnt-higgs-particle.html More fodder to chew on with our kids. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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