Free online physics lessons and teacher resources
The Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom is a free online learning site made to help high school and beginner physics students understand key concepts and give teachers ready-to-use resources. It explains physics in simple language with helpful diagrams and examples.
The Physics Classroom Tutorial
Its main feature is The Physics Classroom Tutorial, which breaks topics into short, easy lessons with “Check Your Understanding” questions. Other major parts include:
- Minds On Physics (MOP): Interactive question sets that give feedback and help fix common mistakes.
- The Calculator Pad: Step-by-step practice problems with answers and audio explanations.
- The Review Session: Quick study pages for test prep, linking back to related lessons.
Resources for Teachers
Teachers get access to classroom materials like worksheets, labs, and photos showing real-world physics. They can also buy a Solutions Guide or a Task Tracker account to assign and track student work online.
History and Ownership
The site was created by Tom Henderson, a physics teacher from Illinois, who began it in 1996. In 2024, Trevor Fayas, a software engineer who helped build the current site, purchased it and continues to expand it.
Future Plans
Future plans include site upgrades, better student management tools, push notifications, and new subjects like chemistry.
All materials are free to use online, but copying or downloading content for other websites or projects isn’t allowed.
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