Linking The Real World and Physics
Lawrence Berkeley Library
Particle physics is the prime topic at the Lawrence Berkeley Library. While many physics resources can be found on the Web, the interesting feature of this site is the focus on investigation techniques and models. Such alternatives can be compared with models in other science domains. learn more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Lab has programs for both teachers and students. The Teacher Research Academy is a professional development program where middle school, high school, and community college science faculty add to their science content knowledge and skills. Their goal is to provide teachers a context to understand how this science is used to solve… learn more
The Lawrence Hall of Science
With our interactive apps and activities, learners of all ages can unlock science concepts anytime, anywhere. Explore the surface of the sun from your living room. All of our apps and activities are hands-on and designed to foster learning in dynamic ways—they’re where science clicks. learn more
Toys In Space
NASA had fun, taking a number of children's toys into space. Check out what they found. Things behave very differently in Zero-G. Younger students will enjoy their favorite toys behaving in new ways. Have older students guess what will happen. Many times, the toy behaves much differently that you would expect. learn more
Toys in Space (the book)
Toys in Space by Carolyn Sumners is filled with dozens of toy-building activities that simulate experiments NASA astronauts perform on space shuttle missions. Students compare principles of physics on earth and in space. This gem includes reports from astronauts. The use of familiar toys has proved motivating. learn more
Toys In Space 2
NASA has so much fun with Toys In Space, they created a sequel. Gravity (or a lack thereof) can effect rotation, force, acceleration, magnetism, magnetic fields, center of axis, and velocity as shown in these demonstrations using toys onboard the International Space Station. learn more