High School Physics Students

APS helps high school students understand the flexibility and possibilities of a physics career.

Finding Out About Physics

Why Study Physics?
Physics is the most basic and fundamental science—and it pays well. Find out the skills and careers a degree in physics offers you.

Becoming a Physicist
Learn about variety of jobs that use physics skills and how to prepare for them.

PhysicsCentral
The PhysicsCentral website explains to high school students how physics fits into real life, from factoids and science explanations to profiles of people in physics.