Resources and Links
Links and resources for students and parents. I have a particular interest in electronics and so have a few extra links for that branch of physics.
Educational
eSchool Today - A resource for all areas of science. The sub categories (Force, electricity, etc.) have short, straight-to-the-point, but helpful explanations.
YouTube Resources
Applied Physics - Just what it sounds like
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Veritasium - Interesting take on concepts in science
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Charles Sumner Miller - Physics concepts explained
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Books and other dead-tree resources
CODE: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software -- by Charles Petzold
------------It's an easy read that gently introduces the ideas of electronics, code, encryption, number systems (like binary), and the history of electronics and programming.
Forrest Mims books. He has a lot of different publications that focus on the basics of electronics and building simple but practical projects.
A Brief History of Time & The Universe in a Nutshell -- by Stephen Hawking
------------What kind of physics teacher would I be without this one listed?
The Quantum Ten -- by Sheilla Jones
------------The brightest minds converge at the Solvay conferences. The book discusses not just their pioneering work, but the personalities (good and bad) behind the equations.
The Disappearing Spoon -- by Sam Kean
------------I believe some chemistry classes read this. Very interesting, sometimes comical, and alternate way to view the periodic table and all the elements.
The Martian -- by Andy Weir
------------You may have seen the movie, but if you love reading and want to get a little deeper in the science of it all, read the book.
------------It's an easy read that gently introduces the ideas of electronics, code, encryption, number systems (like binary), and the history of electronics and programming.
Forrest Mims books. He has a lot of different publications that focus on the basics of electronics and building simple but practical projects.
A Brief History of Time & The Universe in a Nutshell -- by Stephen Hawking
------------What kind of physics teacher would I be without this one listed?
The Quantum Ten -- by Sheilla Jones
------------The brightest minds converge at the Solvay conferences. The book discusses not just their pioneering work, but the personalities (good and bad) behind the equations.
The Disappearing Spoon -- by Sam Kean
------------I believe some chemistry classes read this. Very interesting, sometimes comical, and alternate way to view the periodic table and all the elements.
The Martian -- by Andy Weir
------------You may have seen the movie, but if you love reading and want to get a little deeper in the science of it all, read the book.
Where to Buy ELECTRONICS Parts
Radio Shack and Fry's are both basically gone. MicroCenter is a great place to pick up some electronics other then laptops and tablets. And it's pretty close (around Gwinnett Place Mall). Not in a super rush, want a deal, or just looking for specific part? Here are some other great sites for kits, parts, and tools.