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.
A New World View
A tribute to the World Year of Physics 2005, this artwork combines symbols of Einstein's contributions to physics and pictures of children to create a unique piece celebrating science.
Adopt-a-Physicist
Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school physics students to people with degrees in physics. Through their interactions, students can learn about the careers, educational backgrounds, and lives of a variety of physicists.
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 