Reference for Educators
Free Textbooks
- The Feynman Lectures on Physics
All three volumes of Richard Feynman's celebrated lecture series, freely available online from Caltech. Covers mechanics, radiation, heat, quantum mechanics, and electromagnetism. - OpenStax Physics Textbooks
Free, peer-reviewed college-level physics textbooks from Rice University, including University Physics Vol. 1–3 and College Physics. Downloadable in PDF or available online. - LibreTexts Physics
A large, freely accessible library of open physics textbooks ranging from introductory to graduate level. Covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and more. - Light and Matter
A free introductory physics textbook by Benjamin Crowell, covering all standard topics in a clear, accessible style.
Interactive Simulations
- PhET Interactive Simulations
Research-based, free interactive physics and science simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder. Covers mechanics, electricity, waves, optics, quantum phenomena, and more. Widely used in classrooms worldwide. - 3JCN Physics Simulations
Over 350 free, interactive 3D physics simulations for students and instructors, covering mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics, astronomy, and more.
Reference & Tutorials
- HyperPhysics
An extensive, concept-map-based physics reference from Georgia State University. An excellent quick-reference tool for educators and students at all levels. - The Physics Classroom
Free tutorials, concept builders, and interactive simulations covering high school and introductory college physics. Well-organized by topic with clear explanations. - MIT OpenCourseWare — Physics
Free MIT course materials including lecture notes, problem sets, exams, and lab guides for physics courses ranging from classical mechanics to quantum field theory.
Experiment Guides
- Science Buddies — Physics Experiments
Detailed, step-by-step physics experiment guides with materials lists and background reading. Useful for science fair projects and classroom demonstrations.
Professional & Institutional
- NIST Physics
The National Institute of Standards and Technology physics portal. Authoritative source for physical constants, measurement standards, atomic data, and fundamental research. - National Physical Laboratory
The UK's National Standards Laboratory in Teddington, Middlesex. Reference resource for measurement science, physical constants, and standards. - American Association of Physics Teachers
Professional organization for physics educators. Offers curriculum resources, lab guides, teaching materials, and information on physics education research. - NASA STEM Engagement for Educators
Free astronomy and space science resources from NASA, including lesson plans, activities, and multimedia materials for classroom use.

