Finding Textbooks for Modern Physics Course Without Calculus

[zywan6789]

Hi Everyone... I need some help. I have read everyones threads on textbooks for modern physics. I am currently writting a new course in modern physics for my high school. The problem I am having is finding a textbook, or even several smaller books that do not use calculas. I am hoping to cover the following topics (none in any great detail, as this will be an 18 week course) Relativity, Quantum, Elementary Particles, Nuclear and Cosmology. I have already looked at the Serway, Thornton and Rohr books. All have great content, but the math is way over the head of my students. I have to come up with a curriculum and book for the course before June 9th. Help

PS does anyone know if the halliday & resnick book is still in print??

 

[DavidWhitbeck]

HRW is still in print, but it's a calculus based book. You said that the math is over the heads for your students using Serway which is the same level...

Giancoli and Walker are simpler, algebra based textbooks that should have all of those topics in there.

 

[charng]

Hello,

I understand your struggle in finding a suitable textbook for your modern physics course without calculus. It can be challenging to find a book that covers all the necessary topics without the use of calculus. However, there are some options that you can consider.

Firstly, you can try looking for books specifically designed for high school students or introductory college courses in physics. These books often have a more simplified approach and may not require calculus. Some examples of such books are "Conceptual Physics" by Paul G. Hewitt and "Physics: Principles and Problems" by Paul W. Zitzewitz.

Another option is to use online resources and lecture notes from universities that offer similar courses. These materials can provide a good overview of the topics and may not require advanced mathematical concepts. Some universities also have open courseware programs where you can access lecture videos and notes for free.

You can also try reaching out to other high school physics teachers or online forums to see if they have any recommendations for textbooks or resources that do not require calculus.

In regards to the Halliday & Resnick book, it is still in print and available for purchase. However, it does use calculus and may not be suitable for your course.

I hope these suggestions help in your search for a suitable textbook. Best of luck with your course preparation!