The Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom serves students, teachers and classrooms by providing classroom-ready resources that utilize an easy-to-understand language that makes learning interactive and multi-dimensional. Written by teachers for teachers and students, The Physics Classroom provides a wealth of resources that meets the varied needs of both students and teachers.

Overview

Added

March 17, 2026

Subject & domain

earth-environment · forces-motion

Grade range

Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)

Page kind

Article

Keywords

physics physics classroom tutorial multimedia animations practice test review questions labs experiments projects problem-solving interactive exercises CDs answers motion kinematics kinematic equations Newton's laws F=ma vectors projectiles momentum collisions momentum conservation energy work energy conservation circular motion planetary motion satellite motion gravitation universal gravitation circuits electrostatics current electric potential charging methods static electricity electricity waves sound light color resonance polarization physics of music standing waves optics mirrors lenses reflection refraction wave behavior interference

Introduction

The Physics Classroom Overview

  • Mission: Provides affordable, teacher-generated Physics and Chemistry educational resources for students and teachers.
  • Website Status: Currently undergoing a complete platform rewrite; users may experience layout inconsistencies or broken links during the transition.
  • Task Tracker: A custom Learning Management System (LMS) for teachers to assign modules, track student progress, and receive automated feedback.
    • Promotion: Free Standard (Ad-Free) Class Subscription available for the 2025-2026 school year (8/1/2025–7/31/2026).
  • Core Learning Tools:
    • Tutorials: Free, teacher-written textbooks at a high school reading level.
    • Interactives: HTML5 simulations, game-like challenges, and skill-building exercises.
    • Concept Builders: Tools to solidify concepts and correct misconceptions.
    • Minds On: Gamified challenges that test understanding.
    • Calc Pad: Math-based practice for equations and formulas.
    • Science Reasoning: Exercises to develop scientific thinking and reasoning.
  • Teacher Resources:
    • Curriculum: Free lesson plans for Conceptual, Algebra-based, and Honors Physics.
    • Curriculum Corner: Free worksheets (Solutions Guides available for $25).
    • The Laboratory: In-class lab guides and resource lists.
    • Teacher Presentation Pack ($40): PowerPoint presentations and teaching materials.
    • Physics Question Bank ($25): Database of problems for test and quiz creation.
  • Student Support:
    • The Review Session: Unit-based test preparation.
    • ACT Test Center: Physics-specific ACT practice.
    • Video Tutorials: Visual and audible learning aids.

Community reviews

No published reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.