Order Now from University of Wisconsin Press Buy from University of Wisconsin Press Buy from Amazon.com Buy from Barnes & Noble University of Wisconsin Press, 2006 and 2015 ISBN 978-0-299-30470-6 (2015) ISBN 0-299-21580-6 (2006) Eighty-five dazzling demonstrations from The Wonders of Physics show Motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism and light Materials, procedures, the physics behind each one, safety hazards and references For performances in and outside the classroom, from grade school to graduate school Free video clips of the demonstrations

Physics Demonstrations A Sourcebook for Teachers of Physics J. C. Sprott Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison Praise for Physics Demonstrations "Professor Sprott is a master of his trade and a true inspiration to all who perform physics demonstrations. This text is a wonderful resource, containing a wealth of information. Thorough and well-organized, this is how it should be done." — David Willey, Mad Scientist for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno "This book should be on the desk of every college physics professor and every high school teacher. It will empower classroom teachers and those who make public science presentations to increase their repertoire and to effectively enhance the joy of learning." — Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, University of Wisconsin–Madison "Backed by solid reasoning and Sprott's extensive teaching experience, this book is a gold mine of catchy demonstrations, a delight for physics teachers." — Jearl Walker, author of The Flying Circus of Physics About the Book Few techniques are as effective at generating interest in science as dramatic demonstrations. This fully illustrated sourcebook describes eighty-five physics demonstrations suitable for performance both in and outside the classroom. These demonstrations will fascinate and amaze while teaching the wonders and practical science of physics. Dr. Sprott shares demonstrations tested by years of teaching in his popular lecture series, The Wonders of Physics. Science teachers of all levels will find a wealth of detail showing how to present these demonstrations to students with flair. Science professionals will find indispensable information for developing educational presentations for the public. Organized to teach the six major areas of classical physics — motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light — each demonstration includes a brief description, a materials list with sources, preparation procedures, a discussion of the physics principles demonstrated, potential safety hazards, and references for further information. This book should be on the shelf of every educator who wants to make science come to life in the minds and hearts of students. Contents 1. Motion 2. Heat 3. Sound 4. Electricity 5. Magnetism 6. Light More About the Book Published reviews, errata and video clips are on the book's home page.

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