The field of Asian studies is rapidly growing and the traditional study of Asian philosophy, art, language and literature is branching out into scientific realms. At the same time, there is a growing need to educate young people in science technology and mathematics (STEM). Reaching non-science majors with the basic principles of physics presents a particularly unique challenge. This work is designed to appeal to a range of students and presents scientific principles through the technology and inventions of ancient China. Detailed experiments are included which enable students to analyze ancient technology using modern laboratory techniques. Each experiment introduces the historical context and provides associated Chinese vocabulary. On the surface, these experiments involve recreating a Chinese technology. On a deeper level, we find connections to the scientific method and techniques of experimental analysis. Thus, an activity such as making paper, turns into a lesson on statistics and graphical analysis. Topics included in this volume cover one-dimensional motion, energy conservation, rotational equilibrium and elasticity. We also explore the nature of science and include an introduction to the Chinese language. Laboratory experiments include constructing a weighing balance and the stress-strain analysis of silk.

Matt Marone is an Associate Professor of Physics at Mercer University in Macon Georgia where he teaches Physics, Astronomy and Asian Studies. He received his Ph.D and M.S. degrees from Clemson University in the area of experimental solid state physics and a B.S. degree in physics from the Rochester Institute of Technology. In the early 1990's he worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. At Mercer he teaches a wide range of physics classes including several specialized classes in observational astronomy, acoustical foundations of music and ancient Chinese science. In addition to his academic research, he also serves as a consultant to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in the area of space resources. His research in space resources is involved with the extraction of oxygen and metals from the regolith of the Moon, Mars and asteroids. As a member of the Society for Georgia Archeology, he assists in the study and interpretation of Georgia's historic and prehistoric archaeological heritage.

Contents Preface Author's Note Chapter 1- Introduction Notes on the Chinese Language and Terms Is it really science? Chapter 2- Kinematics (¿¿¿Yùndòngxué) Chapter 3- Force (¿ lì) Chapter 4-Torque (¿¿lìju) Chapter 5- Energy (¿Néng) and Momentum (¿¿Dòngliàng) Energy Conservation (¿¿¿¿Néngliàngshouhéng) Momentum and Force Chapter 6- Experiments List of Laboratory Experiments Paper Making (¿¿Zàozhi) Objective Chinese Vocabulary: Materials: Introduction: Experimental: Analytical Method: Varying the Drying Force Procedure for Paper Making, Data Sheet-Force Variation Measuring the Thickness Analysis: Points to consider in analysis: Alternative methods of Analysis: DATA SHEETS For Paper Making Experiment Stress-Strain Curves of Silk Thread (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Sixiàn yìnglì-yìngbiàn quxiàn) Objective: Chinese Vocabulary: Materials: Introduction: Experimental: Procedure to degum the cocoon: Silk Reeling Part 2 Stress-strain testing Stress-Strain Measurements Procedure for Stress-Strain Analysis Analysis Methods for measuring the diameter of the silk strand DATA SHEETS For Silk Stress-Strain Experiments Steelyard Balance (¿Chèng ) Objective: Chinese Vocabulary: Materials: Introduction: Experimental: Construction How to use the¿chèng balance Analysis: DATA SHEETS For ¿Chèng