Physics learning resources
Past PhysicsQuest topics
Discover additional PhysicsQuest lesson plans and activities focused on a variety of physics concepts.
This kit lets students dive into quantum physics through hands-on activities and games. From atoms and nanomaterials to superposition and quantum computing, students discover the science shaping our future.
Ph.D student Nia Burrell discusses making waves.
Encourage middle school students to explore physics through the PhysicsQuest! In 2022, APS and STEP UP collaborated to present a PhysicsQuest curriculum exploring amazing discoveries and stellar accomplishments of diverse physicists.
Learn about the incredible life and work of Dr. Deborah Jin, a quantum scientist who used lasers and magnets to cool down atoms and make new states of matter.
PhysicsQuest introduces physics through fun experiments that sustain interest in math and science. This year, explore NASA’s Katherine Johnson with activities on force and motion, including falling, swinging, flinging, and orbital motion.
PhysicsQuest introduces physics through fun experiments that sustain interest in math and science. This year, learn about the important discoveries of Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu through activities that experiment with thermal energy.
Learn about pendulums, friction, potential, and kinetic energy as students at Spectra's school find themselves in a fierce competition for concert tickets.
Learn about sound by creating instruments, manipulating sound through different mediums, and making sound waves visual.
PhysicsQuest introduces physics through fun experiments that sustain interest in math and science. This year, learn about color, conduction, resistance, magnetism, and electricity.
Read Spectra High Intensity to learn about the power of sunlight.
PhysicsQuest introduces physics through fun experiments that sustain interest in math and science.
PhysicsQuest introduces physics through fun experiments that sustain interest in math and science.
Learn about the power of gravity, force, and motion as Spectra and the gang as they face yet another year at Tesla Junior High.
PhysicsQuest introduces physics through fun experiments that sustain interest in math and science.
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