Principles of Physics by Kinetic Books. I never like physics and I still don't; but, if I had to teach physics, this is the resource I would use. Principles of Physics is a CD that you install on your computer. Each lesson is presented on an html page that you read on the computer; but, the neat thing for auditory-visual learners like me is that you click on a simulation and it explains the concept using sound and animations. This is what makes this program worth it for me. I have trouble understanding physics - probably always will - but with the added dimension of sound and animations, I know I could master the subject if I worked at it. For those of you with children who are science-oriented, I think this would inspire them to learn even more because it does use all the senses.
The program was easy to install and set up. And the cost? Amazingly cheap - only $39.95. You can't beat that for a physics course. I give this a 5 star rating!
Kinetic Books offers three versions of their physics courses:
Conceptual Physics is for students taking a first course in high school physics. It is algebra-based.
Principles of Physics is designed for high school students who want to take the physics AP/B exam.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers is a calculus-based, college-level physics course.
For more info, visit their website at: http://www.kineticbooks.com/
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