Walker Library: Math & Science Education: Physics Education

Physics Teaching Databases

When looking for articles related to physics teaching and education, start with those whose scopes cover science and/or education.

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) This link opens in a new window
Citations and abstracts to over 750 educational journals, as well as conference proceedings, research reports, speeches, curriculum guides, etc.
ERIC Field Descriptions
ERIC Education Level & Publication Type Limits
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Education Full Text This link opens in a new window
Indexing and fulltext for education, 1984 to present.
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ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
Indexing, abstracting, and fulltext for journals in the sciences and social sciences.
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Fulltext multidisciplinary database of academic journals, magazines, periodicals and other reports, 19th century to present.
Academic Search Ultimate is an excellent source of scholarly journals in all academic disciplines. More than 13,600 journals are indexed and full text is provided for more than 9,000. Searchable cited references are provided for selected titles. Title List

American Journal of Physics (American Association of Physics Teachers )
"American Journal of Physics is an archival journal targeted toward advanced-level physics and physics education."
International Journal of Science Education
"Special emphasis is placed on applicable research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges, & universities."
The Physics Teacher (American Association of Physics Teachers)
Journal of STEM education
Physics Education
"Physics Education is the international journal for everyone involved with the teaching of physics in schools and colleges. The articles reflect the needs and interests of secondary school teachers, teacher trainers and those involved with courses up to introductory undergraduate level."
Physical review special topics. Physics education research
"Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research (PRST-PER) is a peer-reviewed online open-access journal sponsored by the American Physical Society (APS), the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the APS Forum on Education (APS FEd). "

ComPADRE Digital Library
"The ComPADRE Digital Library is a network of free online resource collections supporting faculty, students, and teachers in Physics and Astronomy Education."
Hands-on-Science Centers Worldwide
Lists links of public museums with a strong emphasis on interactive science education.
LOC Science Education Subject Guide
Subject guide maintained by the Library of Congress related to Science Education
Physics Simulations
"Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET™ project at the University of Colorado."
Hands-on nano Activities
National Lab Network
"NLN is a national initiative that connects K-12 teachers with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals to bring hands-on learning experiences to students in all 50 states"
The why files
the science behind the news
Gateway to 21st century skills
Practical Physics
Practical ideas for the classroom for ages 13-19
AMSER Applied Math and Science Education Repository