From searching for a hidden treasure with Albert Einstein to following the timeline of twentieth century physics discoveries, the American Physical Society’s Physics for All programs aim to capture the imaginations of people of all ages with the wonders of physics and its importance in our everyday lives. Physics is all around us, and its greatest discoveries start with curiosity and determination. Whether you’re aged 5 or 100, we want to show you the excitement of physics.
Learn about all of our Physics Initiatives, Resources & Materials and Physics History Projects.
Century of Physics Timeline
See how physics has shaped the world in this dramatic online timeline depicting twentieth century physics.
Color Me Physics
This coloring book introduces children to some of the most famous characters in physics history. The book includes a coloring page and short description for Copernicus, Bouchet, Einstein, Goeppert-Mayer, and others.
PhysicsQuest
Join middle school students across the nation in a quest to decode a secret message from Ben Franklin. This competition is based on four physical science experiments and registered classrooms receive FREE experiment kits.
World Year of Physics Archive
The World Year of Physics (WYP 2005) was a worldwide celebration of physics and its importance in our everyday lives. WYP 2005 aimed to raise the worldwide awareness of physics and physical science.
Members can 