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The Wonders of Physics

Never has there been a time when an understanding of science has been more important to the well-being of individuals and to the nation than the present. Yet many recent studies have documented a lack of interest in science and hence a decline in science literacy in the United States.

To address this problem, the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1984 began a program called The Wonders of Physics aimed at generating interest in physics among people of all ages and backgrounds. The heart of the program is a fast-paced presentation of physics demonstrations carefully chosen to be entertaining as well as educational.

The show has been presented by Professor Clint Sprott on the Madison campus over 250 times to a total audience of about 90,000. In addition a traveling show has been developed and presented by physics graduate students and staff over a thousand times to audiences of all ages throughout Wisconsin and the nation. A variety of educational tools and materials have been developed including videos, software, a demo book, and a lecture kit. (from sprott.physics.wisc.edu)

Lecture 01 - Classical Physics Lecture 16 - Physics of the Late 1800s
Lecture 02 - Classical Physics Lecture 17 - Physics of the New Millennium
Lecture 03 - Classical Physics Lecture 18 - Physics of the 21st Century
Lecture 04 - Classical Physics Lecture 19 - Physics of Transportation
Lecture 05 - Wonders of Sound Lecture 20 - Twentieth Season Celebration
Lecture 06 - Classical Physics Lecture 21 - States of Matter
Lecture 07 - Chaos and Randomness Lecture 22 - World Year of Physics
Lecture 08 - Modern Physics Lecture 23 - Celebration of New Lecture Hall
Lecture 09 - Physics of the Weather Lecture 24 - Physics of Water
Lecture 10 - Tenth Season Celebration Lecture 25 - 25th Season Celebration
Lecture 11 - Physics of the Body Lecture 26 - Physics of the Cosmos
Lecture 12 - Physics of Energy Lecture 27 - Physics of Sports
Lecture 13 - Classical Physics Lecture 28 - Physics of the Arts
Lecture 14 - Physics of Flying Lecture 29 - Physics of the Wisconsin Idea
Lecture 15 - Fifteenth Season Celebration Lecture 30 - 30th Season Celebration

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The University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1984 began a program called The Wonders of Physics aimed at generating interest in physics among people of all ages and backgrounds.