Practice Book for Conceptual Physical Science

Paul G. HewittFormer silver-medal boxing champion, sign painter, uranium prospector, and soldier, Paul began college at the age of 27, with the help of the GI Bill. He pioneered the conceptual approach to teaching physics at City College of San Francisco. He has taught as a guest teacher at various middle schools and high schools, the University of California at both the Berkeley and Santa Cruz campuses, and the University of Hawaii at both the Manoa and Hilo campuses. He also taught for 20 years at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which honored him with its Outstanding Educator Award in 2000.John A. SuchockiJohn is the author of Conceptual Chemistry as well as a co-author (with Paul and Leslie Hewitt) of Conceptual Physical Science Explorations. John obtained his Ph.D in organic chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. He taught chemistry at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and then at Leeward Community College. In addition to authoring textbooks, John is currently an adjunct faculty member at St. Michael’s College in Coldchester, Vermont.Leslie A. HewittLeslie is also coauthor of Conceptual Physical Science Explorations (with Paul and John). After obtaining her geology degree at San Francisco State University, Leslie’s interest in teaching broadened to include educating elementary and middle school students. She completed additional graduate work in geography and education, receiving her California State Teaching Certification, also from San Francisco State University. In addition to writing, she devotes considerable time and energy to bringing science education to young people in engaging ways.

• Prologue: The Nature of SciencePART 1: PHYSICS1. Patterns of Motion and Equilibrium2. Newton's Laws of Motion3. Momentum and Energy4. Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites5. Fluid Mechanics6. Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics7. Heat Transfer and Change of Phase8. Static and Current Electricity9. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction10. Waves and Sound11. LightPART 2: CHEMISTRY12. Atoms and the Periodic Table13. The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity14. Elements of Chemistry15. How Atoms Bond and Molecules Attract16. Mixtures17. How Chemicals React18. Two Classes of Chemical Reactions19. Organic CompoundsPART 3: EARTH SCIENCE20. Rocks and Minerals21. Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Interior22. Shaping Earth’s Surface23. Geologic Time—Reading the Rock Record24. The Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climatic Effects25. Driving Forces of WeatherPART 4: ASTRONOMY26. The Solar System27. Stars and Galaxies28. The Structure of Space and Time