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Peer reviewedDougal, R. C. – Physics Education, 1976
Discusses textbook errors and alternative explanations concerning Planck's derivation of the distribution function for the energy density of black-body radiation. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Physics
Peer reviewedPhysics Teacher, 1990
Identified are errors in diagrams from the textbook "Physics" (Little, Brown, and Co., Boston, 1987). Presents and discusses the errors in eight textbook diagrams. The errors include mechanics, optics, and electricity. (YP)
Descriptors: Diagrams, Electricity, Illustrations, Mechanics (Physics)
Peer reviewedPhysics Teacher, 1989
Replies are given to students' complaints about their physics textbook, "PHYSICS, Principles and Problems" (Merrill, Bell & Howell). Indicates wrong answers to some of the problems in the book. Discusses several topics identified by the students. (YP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Physics, Science Curriculum, Science Materials
Peer reviewedde Berg, Kevin C. – Science Education, 1989
Examines the possibility that part of the problem in the teaching of physical science may lie in teaching-learning materials. Selects 14 chemistry textbooks and 14 physics textbooks in Australia. Analyzes them based on learning theory and scientific literacy. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Physics, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedPhysics Teacher, 1990
Discusses some incorrect representations of electric fields in textbooks. Considers total charge or charge density and two- or three-dimensional diagrams. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Diagrams, Electricity, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKariotogloy, Petros; And Others – Physics Education, 1990
Described are features of a theoretical model for fluid pressure. Analyzes six introductory physics textbooks based on an introduction and meaning of the pressure concept; characteristics of pressure; and liquid as a pressure transmitter. Presents three models of pupils' conceptions. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Concept Formation, Content Analysis, Fluid Mechanics
Peer reviewedIona, Mario – Physics Teacher, 1989
Indicates and describes items that are incorrect in textbooks and a teacher edition of Discover SCIENCE for K-6. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Fundamental Concepts, Physics
Peer reviewedWallach, David L. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes the Soviet educational system and physics textbooks and compares them to their American counterparts. Seventeen references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Physics
Peer reviewedSchultz, Frederick H. C. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Discusses criteria for writing, designing, and selecting a physics text including topics covered, target students, diverse problems, and focused content. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Physics, Science Curriculum, Science Materials
Peer reviewedArons, A. B. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Reviews the problem of certain logical and conceptual shortcomings in textbook presentations of the energy concepts in introductory physics. Discusses concepts and principles related to thermodynamics and echanics. Provides many formulas and diagrams. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education
