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Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW)Publishing
Presented by:Sara Whittern
Sr. Area Adoption Manager
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Comins | Kaufmann
Ninth Edition
© 2013 • Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW) Publishers
The AuthorNeil F. Comins•Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Maine•Author of many popular scientific texts•Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell; PhD in astrophysics from University College, Cardiff, Wales
What’s New?• New technology
new astronomical discoveries and scientific updates
• Enriching in-class interactivities
• Online tutorials and practice questions turn students from passive into active learners.
Figure 7.7, taken by Messenger, pg. 202 >>
What’s New?• Modern learning techniques help students
think like scientists and grasp core concepts, even when scientific theories are at odds with students’ prior beliefs
Pg. 10 >>
What’s New?Pedagogy
•Presents the observations and underlying physical concepts needed to connect astronomical observations to theories that explain them coherently and meaningfully Pg. 216 >
What’s New?Pedagogy
•Addresses student misconceptions and expands perspectives through hypothetical situations
•Pg. 217
What’s New?Pedagogy
•Uses both textual and graphical information to present concepts for all types of learners
Pg. 218 >>
What’s New?Pedagogy
•Uses analogies from everyday life to make cosmic phenomena more concrete
What’s New?Pedagogy
•Provides visually rich timelines that connect astronomical discoveries with other events
What’s New?Pedagogy
•Points students toward cutting-edge research•Links material presented in the book with enhanced electronic material
What’s New?
• What If…? margin questions– Stretch students’ thinking – Correct misconceptions
• Articles adapted from Scientific American– Explore current research from experts– Provide dynamic visuals– Complement concepts in text
Many Features Bring the Universe into Clearer Focus
What’s New?• New theory of planet
formation: the Nice Theory in Chapter 5
• Margin questions >>• Margin photos• Margin charts
What’s New?
• Revised coverage of planet classification
• Dynamic art(pg 19) >>
Hallmark Features Support Learning
• What Do You Think? and What Did You Think? questions (Pg 317 & 339)
Hallmark Features Support Learning
• Organization of material in each chapter allows for easier understanding and review– Icons link text to web material
• Guided Discovery boxes• An Astronomer’s Toolbox
<< Pg 355
~Pg 356
>>
Hallmark Features Support Learning
• Insight into Science boxes• Wavelength tabs with
photographs• Summary of Key Ideas• Review/practice material and
questions• Observing Projects feat. Starry
Night• WHAT IF… (<< Pg 409)• An Astronomer’s Almanac
timeline
Supplements - eBook• Flexible, customizable, easily accessible and
navigable• Integrates a wealth of multimedia resources that
enhance learning experience• Features
– Animations & videos– Activities– Additional visual aids– Glossary & Search– Highlighting – Notes – Bookmarks (Pg 9 >>)
Instructor Supplements• Instructor’s Resources CD-ROM
– Includes• All images from text• Test Bank (with over 3,500 multiple-choice questions
and capabilities for custom exams)• Online resources from the companion Website
• Clicker Questions– Written by Neil Comins, add a discussion element
to lectures• FREE Book Companion Site featuring
classroom presentations
Online for Students• AstroPortal
– Learning management system with a wide range of resources and features
• Self-quizzes, tutorials, animations, NASA videos, interactive exercises
– Integrative and customizable
• Starry Night™– Easy-to-use, brilliantly realistic planetarium
software package!
Book Companion Site
• For Students:– Online quizzing– Animations and videos – Interactive exercises– Flashcards
• www.whfreeman.com/dtu9e • By the way, it’s FREE
Prices and ISBNs• 6-use e-Book $105 1-4292-8472-2 • Text + 6-use e-Book $120 1-4292-9197-4• Computerized Test Bank $150 1-4292-8404-8• Instructor’s Resource CD $390 1-4292-7136-1• 6-use AstroPortal $135 1-4641-3426-X• Text + 6-use AstroPortal $165 1-4641-3427-8• Starry Night Access Card $19.50 1-4292-8236-3 • Observing Projects Using Starry Night Workbook
$31.50 1-4292-7806-4• Book Companion Site Free
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