Articles are written reasonably clearly and there are plenty of images and pictures to assist in the explanation, but teachers should note that the language level and the use of terminology may put them beyond the ability of younger or beginning science students to understand on their own. This site can serve as an encyclopedia of Physical Science terms and concepts. Optics for Kids A quick look at some optical basics. The manual is neither a lab manual nor a series of lesson plans. Here's a comprehensive set of on-line high school physics tutorials consisting of units, lessons, and sublessons.
Units contain problems for students to check their knowledge and animated GIFs to teach concepts.
Here's a meta-list with links to WWW, Gopher and FTP sites, physics news from around the world, paths to high energy physics sites around the world, astronomy, and even job announcements and conference news round out this site. Physics Online Peter Vogel of Notre Dame Secondary School in Vancouver has developed a site for BC students and teachers. There are also links to other WWW Physics sites. This web booklet provides an explanation of the principles involved in the design of a roller coaster. Here's a collection of links to sites on the web that have computerized simulations of physics principles that allow students to see a visual demonstration of a scientific concept, often in animated form.