Lesson Plan
Curated OER

History of Physics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this history worksheet, students use the questions to discover meaningful science and history connections. The worksheet is meant to be viewed online to access individual answers.
Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel E-Museum website commemorates the work of Philipp von Lenard and his Nobel prize achievement. This detailed resource includes a biography, Lenard's Nobel Lecture, and the "The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905 Presentation Speech."
Website
Physics Central

American Physical Society: A Century of Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents year-by-year timeline of physics discoveries during the twentieth century. Just click on "Timeline," for a complete summary of physics history since 1896.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Phillipp Lenard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld mostly describes Lenard's most notable scientific discoveries and contributions. Includes minimal biographical information and links to additional information on related subjects.