Classrooms & community programs

Request a demonstration or workshop.

Bring hands-on learning to your school, university, or community program. Tell us about your learners and goals so we can discuss a physics demonstration, student investigation, or introductory design activity.

Go to workshop form Explore a proposed session
See-through demonstrator with a ring magnet and a yellow control ring surrounding copper tubes inside clear outer tubes.
Observe / 01Predict the dropCompare two visible paths.
Triple-tube Lenz’s law demonstrator with copper, clear, and aluminum tubes held by yellow end caps.
Investigate / 02Compare materialsTurn observations into questions.

A possible starting point

A proposed 30–60-minute introduction.

An introductory session can bring prediction, observation, explanation, and a simple design discussion together. We can discuss longer or repeated sessions to suit your learners and goals.

Example Lenz’s Law activity

  1. Predict

    Which object will arrive first?

  2. Observe

    Compare the two descents.

  3. Explain

    Discuss what could cause the difference.

  4. Design

    Suggest a change to the apparatus or investigation.

From an idea to an experiment

What learners can explore.

See-through demonstrator with a ring magnet and a yellow control ring surrounding copper tubes inside clear outer tubes.
Watch magnetic braking in motion: a ring magnet and a control ring descend around copper tubes, with both paths visible through clear outer tubes.

Make magnetic braking visible.

Use the two visible paths to compare motion, discuss what you observe, and suggest a question to investigate.

Connect shape, vibration, and making.

An emerging mathematics activity could connect shape, vibration, and model building.

Two differently shaped drum models, one black and one red, with clear membranes and perimeter screws.
Explore geometry and vibration with two differently shaped, 3D-printed drum models.

These models illustrate mathematically isospectral shapes. Membrane tension and construction affect the actual sound of physical builds.

Before scheduling

Plan the practical details.

These details are agreed with each host before scheduling.

Your setting

  • Audience and group size
  • Learning goals
  • Preferred dates
  • Location
  • Staff arrangements

Discuss with OpenApparatus

  • Suitable apparatus and activity
  • Equipment and supply arrangements
  • Facilitator roles
  • Costs
  • Availability

Teachers & program coordinators

Workshop request

Share your school or organization, learners’ grade level, approximate group size, and preferred timing. A request starts a conversation; dates and arrangements are agreed before a session is confirmed.

Complete the Google Form below, or use this direct link: Open the workshop request form in a new tab