K-12
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Color Me Physics
Coloring book that introduces children to physics and some of its most famous characters. The book includes a coloring page and short description for Copernicus, Galilei, Newton, Franklin, Bouchet, Sklodowska Curie, Einstein, Fermi, Goeppert-Mayer, and Feynman.
PhysicsQuest
A middle school competition that consists of four physical science experiments centered on a mystery. The experiments are designed to be done by small groups in a classroom or after school setting. Each of the experiments gives students a clue that they need to solve the mystery. Classes can submit their answers online and be entered into a random drawing for prizes. PhysicsQuest kits are provided free to registered classrooms.
Physics in Your Future
Physics in Your Future is a four-color booklet that conveys the exciting possibilities of a career in physics to middle and high school girls. It is available at no charge to students and their parents, educators, guidance counselors, and groups who work with young women.
Einstein’s Miracle Year
An award-winning movie that celebrates the three revolutionary ideas that Albert Einstein presented in 1905. About 15 minutes in length, the movie explores Einstein's discoveries and how they have influenced our understanding of the universe.
High School
High School Physics Teachers Days
Programs for high school physics teachers at APS national meetings.
Adopt-a-Physicist
Connects high school physics students to people with bachelors degrees or higher in physics via online discussion forums. Through their interactions, students can find out about the careers, educational backgrounds, most interesting projects, and lives of a variety of physicists.
PhysicsCentral
APS' outreach web site for the general public, launched in November 2000, presents features on physicists and their research. It also offers answers to visitors' questions and provides updates on physics in the news.
Physics To Go
Physics to Go is a collection of more than 500 websites that you can search or browse to explore physics on your own. It's also a biweekly online mini-magazine, with archives containing selected physics images.
Century of Physics Timeline
A dramatic online timeline that depicts the past hundred years of physics. A few sets of the Century of Physics posters are still available for purchase. This set of 11 posters was designed for the APS Centennial in 1999. To order, please download the Century of Physics Timeline Posters Order Form (PDF) . Price is $50 (US and Canada) including shipping and handling. International orders are calculated individually; please email timeline@aps.org for details before ordering.
