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Sokoloff RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, 3rd Edition

Author: David R. Sokoloff, Ronald K. Thornton, Priscilla W. Laws

Grades 9–12

Course: AP® Physics 1, 2, and C

Support students in developing important physics concepts while acquiring vital laboratory skills. A set of labs utilize modern lab technology to provide hands-on information, as well as an empirical look at several new key concepts.  
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Help students develop important physics concepts and laboratory skills

 

 

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 Labs explore important physics concepts, using an empirical approach based on observed and measured phenomena. 

              

 

 

Labs focus on the teaching/learning issues in the lecture portion of the course, as well as logistical lab issues such as space, class size, staffing, and equipment maintenance.

Computers are used for:

  • Data acquisition
  • Basic mathematical modeling
  • Data analysis
  • Simulations

Meet the AP CED laboratory requirement of 25% instructional time spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations.

Modules cover these topics:

Module 1-Mechanics

Module 2-Heat and Thermodynamics

Module 3- Electricity and Magnetism

Module 4-Light and Optics

Recommended Course Pairings

Recommendations for using with the Cutnell and Johnson Physics, AP Edition, 12th Edition:

  • AP Physics 1: Module 1
  • AP Physics 2: Modules 2-4
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Recommendations for using with the Halliday and Resnick Fundamentals of Physics, AP Edition, 12th Edition:

  • AP Physics C: Modules 1, 3
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*The experiments may accompany any general chemistry textbook.

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