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Physics includes the study of forces and motion, conservation laws, heat, fluids, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and sound and light.

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The Bohr Model of the Atom

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Focus on Physics: The Physics of Rainbows

Building an understanding of physical principles. ...

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A Physics Teaching Approach That Supports Real-World Science by Matt Holsten

Traditional physics education can leave many students confused, bored, or without the conceptual understanding of the equations they are required to m...

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Amusement Park Engineer—Bumper Cars

In this activity, students use PhET simulation to create a proposal for a design of a set of bumper cars that are safe, fair, and fun for children, te...

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Science Update: Unfold the Universe with NASA’s Webb Space Telescope, January 20, 2022

Join us on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET to learn about the latest on the NASA’s Webb Space Telescope from the Space Telesc...

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Freebies for Science Teachers, October 12, 2021

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Science/STEM Laboratory Occupancy Load Level: It Is the Law

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