We provide students, teachers and lecturers with access to a range of resources to support the teaching and learning of K-12, VET and undergraduate university physics.
To explore the site please simply click on one of the links on the menu bar at the top of this page.
This website is hosted by the Australian Institute of Physics and maintained by a team of dedicated teachers and physics educators from across Australia.
The AussiePhysics Phys-Learning Tools Suite
Each physics module contains a set of topics. Each of these are supported by a expanding series of resources which are categorised as outlined below.
RE-ENGAGEMENT
To spark and maintain interest in the topic.
- Phys-STORY – Interesting Historical Stories and Cutting Edge Research
- Phys-SNIPS – Interesting Facts
- Phys-FUN – Try this
- Phys-FOOD – Brain Teasers
Provide a suite of activities support a diverse range of learning styles and build confidence.
- Phys-QUIZ – Opportunity to assess your conceptual understanding of a concept or topic (Ideally used before and after you study a topic)
- Phys-POE – Predict Observe Explain
- Phys-SIMS – Java Simulations and Applets
- Phys-LAB – Experiments and Investigations
- Phys-SOLVE – Examination Style Problem Solving
- Phys-TUTE – Guided Exploration and Explanation
Encourage communication.
- Phys-QandA – Instructor and Peer support for specific questions
- Phys-SHARE – Discussions and Forums
Information for Teachers
Educators interested in the specific details of the constructivist pedagogies that guide our ongoing development of this website please click here.
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If you are interested in joining our team or just providing resources to share. Please refer to the "About Us" or "Contact Us" page and talk with one of our team members.
