Conceptual Integrated Science

From the author of the number one textbooks in physical science and physics comes the eagerly awaiting new text, Conceptual Integrated Science. Hewitt’s critically acclaimed conceptual approach has led science education for 30 years and now tackles integrated science to take student learning to a new level. Using his proven conceptual approach, accessible writing, and fun and informative illustrations, Hewitt and his team of science experts have crafted a text that focuses on the unifying concepts and real-life examples across physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, and astronomy.

The book includes best-selling author Paul Hewitt’s proven pedagogical approach, straight-forward learning features, approachable style, and rigorous coverage. The result is a wide-ranging science text that is uniquely effective and motivational. Conceptual Integrated Science is accompanied by an unparalleled media package that combines interactive tutorials, interactive figures, and renowned demonstration videos to help students outside of class and instructors in class.

1.   About Science

2.   Describing Motion

3.   Newton’s Laws of Motion

4.   Energy and Momentum

5.   Gravity

6.   Heat

7.   Electricity and Magnetism

8.   Waves–Sound and Light

9.   The Atom

10. Nuclear Physics

11. Investigating Matter

12. Combining Atoms

13. Chemical Reactions

14. Organic Chemistry

15. The Basic Unit of Life–The Cell

16. Genetics

17. The Evolution of Life

18. Biological Diversity

19. Human Biology I

20. Human Biology II

21. Ecosystems and Environment

22. Plate Tectonics

23. Rocks and Minerals

24. Earth’s Surfaces and Processes

25. Earth’s Waters and Weather

26. A Brief History of the Earth

27. The Solar System

• Integration
  • Integrated Science connects concepts in the chapter to concepts from other scientific disciplines. The material is woven into the main body of the text to help students see how all the sciences are interrelated.
  • Unifying Concept icons indicate cross references to the same unifying concept in other parts of the book.
  • History of Science boxes provides background information on historical experiments and scientific discoveries related to topics discussed in the chapter.
  • Technology boxes discuss the scientific principles behind everyday modern technology.
  • Science and Society boxes feature current-event topics which relate science to everyday life.
• Pedagogy:
  • Insights in the margins of the text provide interesting facts or pedagogical aids.
  • “Check Yourself” questions and answers throughout the text help students gauge their level of comprehension as they read.
  • Math Connection boxes allow students to understand scientific concepts in a quantitative manner. This feature is particularly useful for courses that have math requirements.
  • End-of-Chapter material includes a Summary of Terms, Review Questions, Integrated Science Concepts, Active Explorations, Exercises, Problems, and Online Resources to match students’ learning needs.
  • Multiple Choice Quizzes at the end of every part assess student comprehension in preparation for tests.
• Flexibility:
  • Boxed and Pedagogical Features are all presented in a flexible format that allows professors to pick and choose which elements to use in their courses.