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Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW) Publishing Presented by: Sara Whittern Sr. Area Adoption Manager Texas Website http://highschool.bfwpub.com/catalog/demo/texasscience For access to e-Books and Book Companion Sites: Username: Password: [email protected] demo Comins | Kaufmann Ninth Edition © 2013 • Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW) Publishers The Author Neil 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? Many Features Bring the Universe into Clearer Focus • 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 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 More Science Titles Available from BFW Publishers Friedland and Relyea Environmental Science for AP* Principles of Life Discovering the Universe David Hillis Neil Comins Andrew Friedland and Rick Relyea AP Environmental Science AP Biology Astronomy Scientific American Scientific American Environmental Science For A Changing World Biology For A Changing World Anne Houtman Michele Shuster Environmental Systems Biology TEKS Correlations available for all texts! Also available with Physiology Thank You! Learn more about Astronomy at: http://www.highschool.bfwpub.com/Catalog/demo/texasscience Sara Whittern Senior Area Adoption Manager 214-335-1187 [email protected] Mari Negrete Senior Sales Representative 603-557-1798 [email protected]