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.

• 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.

• 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:

• The Homeschoolers Guide to Experiments
• Success in Science

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.