Amusement
Park Physics - Before you head off to an amusement park, learn something
about the forces behind the fun. Even design your own roller coaster
Causes of
Color - Scholars have learned that all the colors in the universe
originate from a mere fifteen fundamental physical causes. These causes
appear over and over, lending color to the world around us.
Einstein Light...Einstewin's Theory of Relativity, the most famous idea that nobody understands, is now completely explained in five one-minute films. Well, not really. The University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia advises that it'll take some more effort on your part to grasp the whole thing, but they certainly help get the ball rolling (or the watch ticking).
“Explain it in 60 Seconds” Symmetry magazine's feature, which is exactly what it sounds like. Once per issue, “Explain it in 60 Seconds” takes difficult scientific concepts such as perceiving extra dimensions, particle acceleration, and quarks, and breaks them down into a short presentation
Fear of Physics - mired with images of weird old men electrocuting themselves, strange
equations, esoteric concepts, indecipherable books, etc. To most, physics
is simply unapproachable. We say "NO WAY" give it a chance!
howstuffworks.com - Just
what it says: how stuff works...from computers to automobiles to light
bulbs, etc.
HyperPhysics - HyperPhysics is a broad-ranging interactive physics exploration environment
which is written in HTML with Javascript calculation routines.
Kids Design
Network - a free Web-based program offered by DuPage Children’s
Museum. The emphasis of KDN is on the collaborative problem solving process
rather than getting the right answer. To this end, each challenge is open-ended
with an infinite variety of possible sol
Motion Mountain: The Adventure
of Physic - This site publishes a free physics textbook written to be
entertaining, surprising and challenging on every page. With little mathematics,
the text explores the most fascinating parts of mechanics, thermodynamics,
special and general relativity,...
Nobel Foundation: The Integrated Circuit ...helps learners understand integrated circuitry, which won a Nobel Prize for Physics and which has literally changed society. There are other physics-related topics, including liquid crystals and the transistor.
The ABC’s of Nuclear Science - a brief introduction to Nuclear Science. We look at Antimatter,
Beta rays, Cosmic connection and much more. Visit here and learn about
radioactivity - alpha, beta and gamma decay. Find out the difference between
fission and fusion.
Physics and Astronomy Education by PhysL - Don’t believe physics can be fun? Then you haven’t
surfed over to Physlink. This is mega — no joke.
Physics Illuminations...A collection of Java applets with accompanying text designed to help students understand concepts in introductory mechanics. Topics include Vectors, 1D Kinematics, 2D Kinematics, Dynamics (Forces), and Work and Energy
Physics Life is a surprisingly accessible site about….physics. It’s a series of interactive cartoons where students can learn about the role of physics in their everyday lives.
Physics.org ...truly a fantastic site and a must see for anyone looking to understand the physics that surround us every day. Authors offer a fun, interactive site that is conducive to classroom use.
Physics of Sound Module!...Compare the speed of sound as it travels through water and air. This simulation allows you to create your own lightning and calculate the speed of the thunder that follows.
Physlink.com - Physics and Astronomy online links, references and fun stuff. Some material
is for graduate students.
the Physics Classroom - Learn basic physics concepts and review them in the Physics Tutorial. Check Your Understanding quizzes let you know you got it.... Multimedia Physics Studio.Practice your skills in Physics Help. Hone your skills by graphing problems, recognizing forces,
Science Museum - Launchpad Online - Launchball...Physics and control through a fun game
simple machines - information about simple machines...
Simple and Complex Machines...Using some animation and a droll story-line, the site attempts to teach students about simple machines such as "Wedge and Lever," "Ramp and Pulley," and "Wheel and Axle."
Trebuchet Challenge, an online game that lets you harness your knowledge of physical laws to fling boulders great distances using a .medieval siege engine used to smash castle walls. And now you can let your students play with one in the comforts of your own classroom.