VIRTUAL LABS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Physics
Physics is more than equations and theory—it’s the foundation for understanding motion, energy, and the forces shaping our universe. With our Quality Matters-certified physics curriculum, students don’t just study the laws of physics; they test them in hands-on experiments from wherever they are. Whether your students are STEM majors or fulfilling general education credits, our 33 hands-on and virtual physics labs blend rigorous lab activities with opportunities to reinforce learning, helping you bring physics to life for every student.
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From theory to application on campus, hybrid or online
Our physics curriculum challenges students to explore core concepts by designing experiments, analyzing data, and drawing real-world conclusions. They’ll move beyond textbook learning to engage directly with the physical world, discovering how physics explains the movement of a pendulum, the arc of a projectile, or the charge in a circuit. Our curriculum combines traditional problem-solving with interactive hands-on labs and simulations:
- Preparing students with virtual pre-labs that introduce concepts before they dive into hands-on work
- Providing at-home hands-on physics labs that mirror on-campus experiences, helping students develop skills like measurement, data analysis, and experimental design
- Supplementing hands-on activities with digital tools, including interactive simulations, guided problem walkthroughs, and video demonstrations
- Supporting hybrid learners by minimizing time on campus and maximizing flexibility—without sacrificing the rigor or quality of instruction
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Disciplines certified by Quality Matters
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Delivering interactive physics lab experiences has never been easier.
Hands-on labs: Active learning for the physical world
Physics is often seen as a hands-on discipline, and our approach reflects that. Each hands-on experiment is thoughtfully designed to preserve the rigor and discovery of a lab conducted on campus, while ensuring accessibility, safety, and engagement for all students. We use real instruments — like motion sensors, force meters, and voltmeters — so students get the experience of collecting and interpreting their own data in real time.
- Foster an authentic and engaging lab experience where students connect theoretical knowledge to real-world applications
- Increase the likelihood students can use your course for transfer credit if needed, with hands-on labs that explore key concepts in concepts in motion, electricity, simple machines
Virtual physics labs for greater flexibility & affordability
Whether they’re headed into engineering, healthcare, data science or just exploring the discipline for the first time, students need the problem-solving skills and scientific mindset that physics builds. Our curriculum helps them develop not only conceptual understanding, but also curiosity, persistence, and analytical thinking, especially when hands-on labs are paired with virtual labs. Our virtual labs:
- Increase access & affordability without the need for expensive or large-scale equipment
- Use multiple, different labs to expose students to complex and hard-to-observe phenomena
- Minimize any potential safety concerns & ensure practicality
- Implement quickly and easily into your current courses
- Serve as pre-lab work for in-person labs in order to better prepare students
Rigor you can rely on
Our Quality Matters-certified physics discipline has been produced with quality, safety, and rigor in mind. And unlike other providers, our 33 physics labs are:
- Built on extensive academic research, developed by Ph.D. scientists, and peer-reviewed by active professors
- Tested by in-house instructional designers for quality, accuracy, safety, and ADA compliance
- Focused on today’s innovative technology using lab-grade materials/equipment in order to encourage student exploration and career readiness
- Created for both majors and non-majors courses
Why Science Interactive?
Seamless integration
Easier grading & course administration for instructors and quicker access for students with our seamless LMS integration.
Integrated OpenStax textbooks
Give students easy and affordable access to text with OpenStax’s high-quality, peer-reviewed textbooks integrated within our lab management platform.
Ease of use
Easy to implement and use for both instructors and students of all skill levels.
Automatic grading
Multiple-choice assessments are graded automatically, giving you more time to teach and provide constructive feedback to student
Assessment analytics
Identify students who may be falling behind in certain areas, giving you the opportunity to provide extra guidance to get back on track.