PPLATO: Promoting Physics Learning And Teaching Opportunities

Introduction

Welcome to PPLATO, a set of resources for Physics students and educators.

Physics is the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy, and therefore underpins many other areas of science, both theoretical and applied, and also technical subjects such as Engineering.

Because Physics draws heavily on concepts and tools provided by its sister subject, Mathematics, PPLATO also includes a section devoted to relevant Mathematics topics.

PPLATO Resources

The PPLATO resources are listed in the table on the right, and are arranged by topic. There are two types of resource: in the left column are the Open University's FLAP (Flexible Learning Approach to Physics) modules, whilst on the right are supplementary self-assessment modules produced by the Universities of Plymouth and Salford.

Click on individual topic names to reveal or hide their associated modules.

To view a module click on its name.

Further Information

The source material for PPLATO were originally distributed in PDF format and are still available HERE. Please note that the Maths for Science handbook is only available in PDF format.

Use the menu at the top to access the Glossary (which defines many of the terms used in PPLATO and contains many links between FLAP modules), and the Feedback, News and Help pages. Note that these pages open in a new window.

 

The PPLATO web site is maintained by Dr Gary J Robinson at the University of Reading.