This resource page contains information and quick links to the activities suggested in Physics for the Logic Stage {1st Edition}.
Resources for Physics for the Logic Stage
Spine Texts*
The following books are the main spine of the first edition of this program. You will need to purchase it to complete the reading assignments scheduled in this program.
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DK Encyclopedia of Science
, 2006 Edition (DK EOS) -
Bridges and Tunnels
by Donna Latham -
Robotics
by Kathy Ceceri
The following encyclopedias are scheduled for additional reference reading. They are optional, but I suggest that you purchase one or two to use throughout the year.
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The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
, 2017 Edition (KSE) -
The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science
, 2012 Edition (UIDS)
*The above spine text links are affiliate links through Amazon.
Teacher Resources
The following two books are resources that we have written to help you as teach science at home:
You can also download a digital copy of the tests through the link below.
Quick Links from the Physics for the Logic Stage Teacher Guide
Introduction
- Classical Science Curriculum for the Logic Stage Student
- Scientific Demonstrations vs. Experiments
- A Simple Explanation of the Scientific Method
- Units of Measurement
Unit 1
- Week 1: Force Meter Video, PVC Force Meter, and PhET Forces and Motion Lab
- Week 2: Friction Experiment Video and PhET Friction Lab
Unit 2
- Week 8: Simple Machines Game
Unit 3
- Week 9: The Index Card System
- Week 10: Absolute Value (Article 1, Article 2, Article 3) and Experiment Variables
Unit 4
- Week 13: PhET Wave Simulation
- Week 14: PhET Sound Simulation and Doppler Effect Video
Unit 5
- Week 17: Young's Experiment Directions
- Week 18: PhET Bending Light Tutorial
- Week 19: PhET Color Vision
- Week 20: Make your own telescope
Unit 6
- Week 21: Electroscope Directions
- Week 22: DIY Flashlight Bulb Socket and Conductors and Insulators Game (This game has been removed.)
- Week 23: Lemon Battery Directions
- Week 24: PhET Circuits Lab
- Week 26: PhET Magnets Lab and Electromagnetic Motor
- Week 27: Reverse Engineering
Unit 7
- There are no links for this unit.
Unit 8
- Week 34: The Index Card System and PhET Alpha Decay
- Week 35: PhET Nuclear Fission
Digital Tests and Worksheets
- Download a packet with the tests and worksheets.
