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Chapter 1: The Science of Physics |
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Welcome to Holt Physics. Chapter 1 describes the study of physics, measurement in experiments, and how mathematics and physics are related. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of the science of physics. |
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Review and Practice |
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Reading Skills: Getting to Know Your Textbook
This worksheet will help you understand how your textbook is laid out and what useful components it contains.
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Reading Skills: K-W-L
This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.
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Glossary of Terms: Chapter 1
Use this handy glossary to enhance your proficiency with the terms found in this chapter.
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Homework Help: Chapter 1 Study Guide
Select one of the sections listed below to review key skills and concepts from the chapter.
Section 1 || Section 2 || Section 3 || Mixed Review
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Practice Problems: Metric Prefixes
Use your knowledge of metric prefixes to practice converting scientific measurements.
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Quiz Yourself: The Science of Physics
Click here to test your knowledge of the science of physics.
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Teacher Notes
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Enrichment and Extension |
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Online Research: SciLinks
Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 1 are listed below.
TOPIC: Models in Physics
SciLinks CODE: HF2011
TOPIC: SI Units
SciLinks CODE: HF2012
TOPIC: Graphing
SciLinks CODE: HF2013
TOPIC: Orders of Magnitude
SciLinks CODE: HF2014
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Connection to Language Arts: Latin and Science
Identify the relationship between the romance languages and English and the impact of the romance languages on science.
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Integrating Physics: Observing and Experimenting to Find Relationships
Use observations to identify the relationships between physical quantities.
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