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Physics Lab in a Hardware Store, Part II

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In planning for our upcoming  AmblesideOnline  Year 5 Term 2, I'm adding in the optional science book  Physics Lab in a Hardware Store  by Bob Friedhoffer . I scheduled out Term 1 already.  For this second 12-week term, we'll divide up the readings like this: pp. 51-54 pp. 54-57 pp. 57-59 pp. 60-63 pp. 63-64 pp. 64-66 pp. 67-68 pp. 69-70 pp. 71-72 pp. 72-73 pp. 73-74 pp. 75-77 Supplies Items to view (These aren't necessarily required in person, as the book has illustrations of them and they aren't needed for activities.) claw hammer pry bar various wrenches spring clamps wheelbarrow casters screwdriver circular saw brace hand drill Items to use (These are needed for observations and activities and may be required more than once.) 24-inch piece of lumber 6-inch piece of lumber ruler 5-pound weight (bag of flour, etc. will work) fisherman's scale heavy string pliers yard stick outdoor faucet screwdriver screw ...