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Re: [Phys-l] Video Encyclopedia of Physics Demos



A question from a new physics teacher....

Does anyone have any thoughts (good, bad, neutral) regarding the multi-DVD
set called "The Video Encyclopedia of Physics Demos" ? The website says
that the entire series will cost $3,000.

I have also seen bits of the Paul Hewitt lectures that can be
purchased. It looks like Hewitt's would be cheaper, but perhaps not as
exhaustive as the demos contained in the Encyclopedia series.

My goal is to see these different demos, construct the equipment, and then
perform the demos in the classroom.

I don't know if our school would purchase these, but it would be great to
know if one set is better.

Thanks in Advance,

Jeff Bracken


I have been using these demos for many years- originally on laser disk (we still have the old laser disks in the library fro student use.) The students have always been very enthusiastic about them. Mostly, the demos appear to be REAL. That is students could easily do them themselves and get the same results. They can easily be used to interrupt a lecture and make a point. (Remember that research says that students often tune out after 20 minutes of lecturing.)
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Best wishes

Calvin


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