Demonstrating many fundamental concepts of physics and engineering through the working principles of popular science toys is inexpensive, quickly reaching the senses and inspiring a better learning. The systematic way of setting theoretical model equations for the toys provides a remarkable experience in constructing model equations for physical and engineering systems.Given that most science toys are based on the principles of physics, and to cater to the needs of graduate and master-level programme students in physics and engineering, the present book covers more than 40 wide ranging popular toys. For each toy various features are presented including history, construction, working principle, theoretical model, a solved problem and 5-10 exercises.A course on The Physics of Toys can be designed based on the proposed book to be taught as a full course at graduate and master-level and even to students who have never been exposed to physics. Further, the features of the toys covered in this book can be used to illustrate various concepts and principles in different branches of physics and engineering.

Demonstrating many fundamental concepts of physics and engineering through the working principles of popular science toys is inexpensive, quickly reaching the senses and inspiring a better learning. The systematic way of setting theoretical model equations for the toys provides a remarkable experience in constructing model equations for physical and engineering systems.Given that most science toys are based on the principles of physics, and to cater to the needs of graduate and master-level programme students in physics and engineering, the present book covers more than 40 wide ranging popular toys. For each toy various features are presented including history, construction, working principle, theoretical model, a solved problem and 5-10 exercises.A course on The Physics of Toys can be designed based on the proposed book to be taught as a full course at graduate and master-level and even to students who have never been exposed to physics. Further, the features of the toys covered in this book can be used to illustrate various concepts and principles in different branches of physics and engineering.

This manual contains experiments, demonstrations, and displays involving toys that can be used to introduce most of the major topics covered in a typical introductory physics class. These activities provide a sense that everyday objects are closely related to the topics studied in physics. Using toys in teaching physics will certainly add excitement and enthusiasm to your classroom.

This book shows teachers how to use toys to introduce inertia, kinetic energy, the laws of motion, and other basic physics principles. Students will get excited about fun ways to explore physics with over 40 hands-on activities, while teachers will appreciate the reproducible pages, complete materials lists, and easy-to-understand science explanations. Appropriate for grades K9.

Your students have inquiring minds- Help them to discover physics! The first edition of Teaching Physics with TOYS brought fun and learning to thousands of classrooms. Now, the completely revised Teaching Physics with TOYS-EASYGuide Edition provides new activities in collaboration with K'NEX(R) Education, along with many new features to guide and support science inquiry in your classroom. -22 hands-on investigations for grades 3-9 make physics principles fun and easy to teach! Students use common toys to explore inertia, kinetic energy, laws of motion, and many more physics principles. -Simple step-by-step teaching notes and online access to reproducible and customizable student pages save you time preparing and teaching lessons. -K'NEX pieces - used to build assorted levers and pulley systems, balances, crank fans, tops, cars, and more - are a fun and economical alternative to single-use equipment. -Connections to National Science Education Standards are detailed for each activity.