For my PSSC Honors Physics Summer Reading I need to read "Six Easy Pieces" by Richard P. Feynman. I need to complete a journal for the book. The journal should describe my impressions of the book, the author, what i learned, what i didn't understand, etc. But for the etc I'm not sure what else I can include in this journal. The journal I know can not look like an outline from a lecture in science class since it would result in a lower grade evaluation. If any one had read the book before or if you have any ideas of what I can include, please help me. I would be very thankful if you can give me ideas. Thank you all. God Bless, and take care.
2006-08-11 07:30:28 · 6 answers · asked by Question 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Thanks so far for those whom have tried to help me and have given me advice. I'm not asking for anyone to write my journal, I'm only asking what other topic can I include. I have my impressions of the book, my impressions of the other, what i learned, what i didnt understand, yet im not sure what other topic i can use for etc.
2006-08-12 15:52:53 · update #1
I would suggest adding something about Feynman's methodology in expression such complex physical phenomenon in terms that made the topic much easier to grasp for his students. This was one of the most remarkable of his abilities, and was widely appreciated by those wishing to learn the subject. Though, hmm, I suppose this could be classified under "my impressions of... the author", but perhaps go into much more detail that just basic impressions.
To do this, I would highly suggest going beyond just the book and actually obtaining at least some of the audio lectures. Commercially, both "Six Easy Pieces" and "Six Not-So-Easy Pieces" are also available on both audio cassette and compact disc. The first lecture is very distorted due to the degradation of the source recording, but the other lectures are almost entirely intact and a joy to hear. One cannot fully appreciate Feynman's lectures until they hear his voice, in my opinion. (If you're on a fairly tight budget, at least get just the first six [Six Easy Pieces].)
Many of his lectures, including his full series on physics from CalTech in 1961-63, have been recorded and archived. I *heard* that the entire series has also been commercially released, over 103 hours (!) of his lectures, but I have yet to find them. If you, or anybody else, come across a source for these audio releases, preferrably on CD, I would appreciate it greatly if you can point me to them!
2006-08-11 08:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by stellarfirefly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is that it will depend on your teacher, your interests and your classmates. The subject material is fairly irrelevant to the vast majority of students. (Ths assumes the "class" you are asking about is a highschool or freshman college class). As a chemist, I think that chemistry is harder since the stuff you have to learn is less intuitive. Another way to put it is that when you learn about electricity or friction in Physics, you can see it all around you but when you learn about pH or ions WHERE do you see that? Chemistry at the elementry level ( pun intended) is more abstract, physics is more down to earth. The best way to figure it out, if you know who the teachers are, is to ask someone who has had those classes with those teachers. There is a rule in marketing: Better a great salesman and a mediocre product than the other way around. This means that the teacher is by far and away the most important part of the equation. Unfortunately, you seem to be looking for a "easy" class, so you want a lousy teacher. Well, be careful what you wish for, you may get it! A lousy teacher MAY run an easy class, but it probably will be painfully boring. But hey, you're probably already on your way to that job as a used shoe saleman, or you wouldn't be looking for the easy classes but rather the good ones.
2016-03-26 22:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're missing the point of the journal. No one else can write your experience. It helps you pay attention while you are reading. It helps you recognize that reading nonfiction has a point. You need to recognize what you understand and what you don't. You need to write down new ideas and questions which arise from the reading so you can pursue them later. Otherwise, you'll never finish the reading and you'll spend your life following rabbit trails. Writing them lets you decide which trails you'll follow, and which you'll encourage others to follow. You're right, it's not an outline. Your answer is contained in your question. And the benefit to you for doing it is more than any grade. Have fun!
2006-08-11 19:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Frank N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Feynman rocks. Maybe write about how you liked the examples in the book..... Especially the chapter on the wavenature of an electron and the comparison to bullets and waves..... I think that was the fifth or sixth chapter in the book.
2006-08-11 07:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Plazzmoidi F. McStinkleshlonger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a good book. Read it. Feynman is a funny guy.
2006-08-11 07:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by Davon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i am impressed by the way you are so concerned about your studies......
you are probably th e first one who i said that i am impressed...
just give me the list and i will solve it for you
2006-08-11 08:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by thelostone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋