Project Gutenberg 2016-08-28 Public domain in the USA. 153 Hooker, Worthington 1806 1867 Hooker, W. (Worthington) Science for the School and Family, Part I. Natural Philosophy Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Science for the School and Family, Part I. Natural Philosophy" by Worthington Hooker is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work is designed as an educational resource, offering a foundational exploration of natural philosophy, which encompasses the principles of matter, its properties, and the physical laws governing it. Aimed at both school and family audiences, the text is illustrated with nearly 300 engravings to enhance understanding. The opening of the text sets the stage for a rigorous yet accessible exploration of fundamental scientific concepts. Hooker critiques the traditional educational approach that often overwhelms young learners with complex materials, arguing for a more intuitive and engaging introduction to the physical sciences. He emphasizes the importance of adapting science education for younger students and outlines the need for teaching methodologies that build gradually on students' knowledge. Beginning with discussions about matter and an overview of its properties, Hooker highlights the significance of observation and simple explanations as vital tools for inspiring curiosity in children and fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Science Physics Q Text Category: Science - Physics Category: Teaching & Education 779457 2025-07-21T07:23:21.838097 text/html 740106 2024-10-23T01:03:10 text/html 2599170 2025-07-21T07:23:33.592036 application/epub+zip 2600952 2025-07-21T07:23:24.883098 application/epub+zip 340551 2025-07-21T07:23:23.663119 application/epub+zip 2767298 2025-07-21T07:23:39.676087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2685212 2025-07-21T07:23:32.331091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462289 2022-09-24T03:44:39.990429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645659 2025-07-21T07:23:19.577120 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 625794 2024-10-23T01:03:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16985 2025-07-21T07:23:39.832995 application/rdf+xml 13639 2025-07-21T07:23:23.802075 image/jpeg 2498 2025-07-21T07:23:23.734074 image/jpeg 3179991 2025-07-21T07:23:22.632156 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia