kfeusse Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 What physics course are you using for your non-math, non-science kid? I looked at Conceptual Physics, but it looked pretty intense, then I bought Guesthollow...but honestly, she is bored with that one...so I hate that I paid for it.. but I am looking for something not too rigorous but interesting. She is currently taking Algebra 2. Please, please, please give me your thoughts...I really don't know which direction to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loesje22000 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Igcse Physics, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Physics-Cambridge-IGCSE®-Student/dp/0198399170/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506960491&sr=8-2&keywords=complete+physics+igcse but we don't follow an American sequence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 My son is doing Derek Owens. He doesn't mind it despite his dislike of all things science. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 I should have mentioned that a video component would be most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetC Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Georgia Public Broadcasting then? Has math, but very step by step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 My son is doing Derek Owens. He doesn't mind it despite his dislike of all things science. this looks awesome....but very expensive....$58 a month...that is over $400...we can't afford that....thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Georgia Public Broadcasting then? Has math, but very step by step. even if the math is step by step....is it hard? do the solutions have step by step answers? I can afford this one...if it's going to work..... are the labs doable? with easy access supplies? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 one more question...is it teacher intensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 If Guest Hollow is actually teaching concepts (no idea), since cost is a factor, could you just spice it up a bit with some supplementing? Maybe add in videos or lectures? If GH is only boring, I would probably try to make it work vs buying an entire new curriculum at this point. If it isn't actually teaching or your dd is struggling with its presentation, then that is a different and I would ditch it. (I did that myself this yr. I tried to use an opencourseware AP physics course and it just had too many parts to manipulate. I ended up just buying my old standby, KB physics.....but it is math intense, so I wouldn't recommend it. ) Another option might be Hewitt's Conceptual Physics text bc they are cheap used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 my daughter says she isn't really learning anything...so that is also why I am looking to change. I am very interested in knowing more about Georgia Public Broadcasting..thus my questions above. So if anybody knows the answers to those I would be very grateful! thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Conceptual Physics isn't intense. It's well explained and interesting. I patched free videos from Bozeman into it. Bloomfield's How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life might be higher interest for a kid who doesn't like physics. If you search I think there's videos and/or MOOCs for this one. No experience with GPB. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 What physics course are you using for your non-math, non-science kid? I looked at Conceptual Physics, but it looked pretty intense, then I bought Guesthollow...but honestly, she is bored with that one...so I hate that I paid for it.. but I am looking for something not too rigorous but interesting. Well, I'm using Understanding Physics with my artsy kid. But, I'm teaching it and there aren't any videos. So, that won't be helpful for you. IMO, I'd stick with GuestHollow & just add some Bozeman videos. You haven't had GuestHollow for very long, have you? Maybe it is too early to be saying she isn't learning anything. I'd give it more of a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Following! I'd love to teach an introductory physics class next year at co-op for our late middle school/early high school students. I know we have a couple of students who won't be able to handle much math. I was considering combining Memoria Press Exploring the World of Physics , which does have some math, and Physics 101. I'll add in a syllabus of Conceptual Physics for those who want more. I have the teacher key for the MP book. It has questions for each chapter including a few math problems. There's a review over every 3-4 chapters and an exam. There is a final exam, too. I'd love to actually see the Power Basic books, but I'm not sure where I could actually see them. If I can find something better, I won't have to do as much combining and planning. Our co-op wants labs, so I'm not sure how many labs are in all of these programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Has your daughter tried Khan Academy for Physics? She can do the generic physics track or AP physics 1 track or AP physics 2 track. It is free and the videos are okay. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Following! I'd love to teach an introductory physics class next year at co-op for our late middle school/early high school students. I know we have a couple of students who won't be able to handle much math. I was considering combining Memoria Press Exploring the World of Physics , which does have some math, and Physics 101. I'll add in a syllabus of Conceptual Physics for those who want more. I have the teacher key for the MP book. It has questions for each chapter including a few math problems. There's a review over every 3-4 chapters and an exam. There is a final exam, too. I'd love to actually see the Power Basic books, but I'm not sure where I could actually see them. If I can find something better, I won't have to do as much combining and planning. Our co-op wants labs, so I'm not sure how many labs are in all of these programs. Conceptual Physics by Hewitt mentioned in this thread is low math. Fwiw, MP's physics is history of the field more than an actual science course and Physics 101 is a middle school supplement level. The physics sticky thread in this forum may help your decision. Look in the conceptual section. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Following! I'd love to teach an introductory physics class next year at co-op for our late middle school/early high school students. I know we have a couple of students who won't be able to handle much math. Conceptual Physics by Hewitt would be the right level. It has barely any math - that's why it's called "conceptual". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) I responded on your other thread, and agree with the suggestion for Hewitt. Make sure you are looking at the high school book. I have the college book, and it has a lot more text and at least looks intense. Edited October 3, 2017 by MamaSprout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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