U.S. Physics Team Each year, AAPT and the American Institute of Physics (AIP) sponsor a competition for high school students to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition. Also, find out how you can help support the team. The latest:The results from the second exam are in and the semi-finalists list has been posted!
Author: Lee Trampleasure
Lee Trampleasure has been teaching for 25 years, and teaches Physics and Biology at Menlo-Atherton High School.
High School Photo Contest Every year, AAPT holds a contest for the best physics-based photos. The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12 (or equivalent international grade level). Photos may be entered in one of two categories: Natural and Contrived. The latest:submit your entries online now!
Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is now accepting applications for their free summer science camps for students and teachers with a keen interest in modern physics. All expenses are paid within Canada.
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The following presentations were given: What is an electron?, A Proof of the Maximal Efficiency of the Carnot Cycle, Orbiting Satellites and Elevators Through the Center of Earth, Using YouTube Video in the Classroom, IceCube, Bringing Cutting-Edge Science into the Classroom, One Year With a $1000 High-Speed Video Camera, Concept Mapping Software in a High School Physics Class. Click the title of this article for complete descriptions.