AP PHYSICS
Online Resources Recommended
by AP Teachers
We surveyed AP Physics teachers about what online resources they recommend, and the list below comes directly from their
responses. The list also includes teacher descriptions of the resources. This is not a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of any
of these resources by the College Board.
A Plus Physics
PhET
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Instructional videos for students; online instructions
tutorials/resources pages for teachers
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Free online resource that focuses on problem solving,
understanding, and real-world applications.
Bozeman Physics
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Online simulation/laboratory experiments
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Offers interactive simulations of physics concepts along
with lessons and other resources.
The Physics Aviary
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Instructional videos for students
Online simulation/laboratory experiment
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A collection of videos set in a "classroom" setting that
explore topics in AP Physics 1 and 2. Videos cover
scenarios as well as FRQ questions and more.
Interactive simulations for AP Physics 1 and 2.
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The Physics Classroom
Flipping Physics
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Instructional videos for students
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A collection of videos set in a "classroom" setting that
explore every topic in the AP Physics 1 course. Videos
cover scenarios, free-response questions, and more.
Hewitt Drew It
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Instructional videos for students
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A collection of screencast videos by Paul Hewitt.
New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning
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Instructional videos for students; instructional videos for
teachers; online instructions tutorials/resources pages for
teachers
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Instructional videos for students and teachers; online
instruction tutorials/resource pages for teachers
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A collection of resources for physics teachers. Resources
include videos, lab ideas, worksheets, and concept
builders that focus on thinking through physics concepts
and relationships.
Pivot Interactives
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Online simulation/laboratory experiment
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Online high-resolution, high-frame rate video labs
demonstrating physics principles. Students use the video
player and measurement tool for analysis.
Positive Physics
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Self-directed student practice
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An organized resource of student practice, including
relevant example videos, an online assessment for each
topic, and guided practice for all major Physics 1
concepts.
Provides slides with embedded formative assessments,
homework, labs, and assessments.
oPhysics
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Online simulation/laboratory experiment
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Interactive simulations in the topics of Kinematics, Forces,
Conservation, Waves, Light, E&M, Rotation, Fluids, and
Modern.
= May require a fee
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Pretty Good Physics
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Online instructions tutorials/resource pages for teachers
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An online library of resources from experienced teachers.
= Account creation needed
Created July 2020