The AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest is an international competition hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers that challenges students to capture and explain the physics of the world around them through photography and written analysis. Participants submit photo essays demonstrating their understanding of natural and contrived physical phenomena, competing alongside more than 1,000 students from around the world for recognition and prizes. The contest runs annually with registration open from March to May, making it an accessible and exciting opportunity for any high school student with a curiosity for physics. It is a unique way to develop scientific thinking and observational skills while showcasing creativity on an international stage.
Capturing and composing images that tell a story or convey a mood.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Creating drawings, paintings, or other visual work to express ideas and observations.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Students develop photography skills by capturing and composing images for contest submission.
Students analyze and explain physics concepts demonstrated in their photographs through written analysis.
Contest encourages students to explore physics concepts creatively, preparing them for science education roles.
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