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, Galileo, 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.

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
A collection of more than 800 websites and a biweekly online mini-magazine.

Century of Physics Timeline Online
Designed for the APS Centennial in 1999, the timeline depicts the past hundred years of physics. The poster version, a set of 11 large (30" x 48") posters, is available for $50 (US and Canada) including shipping. Download the Century of Physics Timeline Poster Order Form (PDF). International orders, please email timeline@aps.org for details before ordering.