Which High School Physics Textbook Should I Use?

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The discussion centers on selecting a suitable physics textbook for a new high school physics course. The recommended textbooks include "College Physics" by Serway and Faughn for AP Physics B, "Giancoli" for AP Physics B, and "Halliday and Resnick" for AP Physics C. The user emphasizes the need for older editions to purchase used copies, as the school will be ordering new textbooks next year. The urgency is highlighted by the impending start of classes on Monday.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with high school physics curriculum
  • Understanding of AP Physics B and C course requirements
  • Knowledge of textbook editions and their availability
  • Basic teaching strategies for physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "College Physics" by Serway and Faughn for used editions
  • Explore "Giancoli" for AP Physics B curriculum requirements
  • Investigate "Halliday and Resnick" for AP Physics C content
  • Review teaching resources for high school physics educators
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New physics teachers, high school educators, and anyone seeking quick solutions for teaching physics effectively in a classroom setting.

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I have just learned that I will be teaching physics this year. It is the first year that the school will have physics (a new school). I have not taught physics before. The administrator thought that they had a textbook, but they do not. I am looking for a physics textbook for this year, it must be an older edition so I can by used. The students start on Monday, I just found out I am teaching physics yesterday. Next year the school will be ordering all new books so I just need something to get by. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good textbook?

Thank you for your help
 
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For my AP Physics class we used College Physics by Serway and Faughn. It was pretty good and had lots of homework problems to practice. You can prolly find used versions of it. I'm just a student btw, but I thought the book was pretty useful.
 
Is this AP Physics B or C, or regular physics?
for AP B: Giancoli
for AP C: Haliday and Resnick
for regular: Serway
 

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