Physics Workshop Kit Review

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My children and I used the Physics Workshop kit for our homeschool physics class this year. It was so much fun to learn physics by doing physics.

This kit is a suitable resource for high school students, as well. It includes many of the same types of experiments as are included in solid high school physics class, without the accompanying mathematics.

My son is 10 yrs old and in 4th grade, and he read the book and built the workshops 90% by himself, and then we completed the experiments together. My other child is in first grade, and while the text is difficult for her, she happily participated in the experiments and our discussion. We worked from the beginning through to the gears section, which we will have to complete later. We used it for one semester.

Our favorite experiments were the sail car (we provided wind with a hair dryer), the potato drop (because it was fun to play with food and Mom be OK with it), everything pulleys, and the catapult. We probably spent the most time with the catapult experiment, trying different combinations of angle and force. The record sheet for this experiment was helpful and significantly aided our understanding of the results.

Outside of class, the motor provided the best entertainment and was a toy that was built into cars and tanks. We tried to find rubber tires to put on it so that it could operate better on smooth surfaces, and this might be something to consider adding to a future kit.

The accompanying booklet which described the scientific principles is excellently written. I like how it begins from basic principles, includes historical trivia, and introduces the physicists who discovered the way things work. I like how the experiments are embeded in the text and fully discussed. Plus the layout highlights the most important points, is engaging with color and illustration, and periodically reminds the reader of previously covered material. Superb.

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My 13 year old son loves this set! The pieces are very durable. Customer service is great if you happen to lose a part.

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I bought this product to supplement some of the labs I was working on with my students. The has a wide range of projects that relate to most topics in Physical Science. The experiments were easy to use and allowed the students to play and learn how certain aspects work.

I recommend this for educators and parents looking to give the children more exposure to science.

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My nephew (who is 9) called this "the best gift he has ever had". Fun and educational. What more can you ask for?