Rock in 11 Dimensions
Rock in 11 dimensions: where physics and guitars collide is the Institute of Physics Schools and Colleges Lecture from 2008. The hour-long lecture is aimed at students aged 14 to 16 but it will also be of interest to students of other ages. This lecture is loud! It features rock guitar, multidimensions, superstrings and the world's…
Light Fantastic: The Science of Colour
Light fantastic is the Institute of Physics Schools and Colleges Lecture that was presented during 2007. The hour-long lecture is aimed at students aged 14 to 16 years but will also be of interest to older students. The lecture illustrates the importance of light and colour. From observing and understanding the universe in astronomy…
Why Choose Physics and Chemistry?
This report, by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), examines the factors underlying the subject choices of ethnic-minority students. It reports research into the factors affecting the decisions of under-represented ethnic groups to study physics and/or chemistry at A-level and/or at university.
Electricity and Energy 14-16
From the Institute of Physics, these documents are designed to be downloaded and viewed as a single module. They form an interactive resource which provides extensive teacher guidance and classroom activities. Each topic contains a physics narrative, teaching and learning issues and teaching approaches: • The physics narrative…
Medical Physics Posters
From the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), these posters illustrate the uses of physics in medicine. The posters cover a range of topics, including: • Electromagnetic spectrum • The use of radioactivity • Clinical engineer - responsible for maintaining the…
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Medical Physics
This text, produced by both the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), gives information on the development and uses of medical physics. The book covers a wide range of topics and includes chapters on: • history • ionising radiation • optical methods •…
Medical Uses of Ultrasound
This resource, produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), contains a presentation and teachers' notes with worksheets. It illustrates the uses of ultrasound in medicine. The presentation describes: • what is ultrasound • how ultrasound imaging…
Medical Physics and Radioactivity
This resource, developed by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), contains a presentation and teachers' notes with worksheets. It illustrates the uses of radioactivity in medicine. The presentation describes: • different types of radioactivity • detection…
Medical Physics in the Electromagnetic Spectrum
This resource, produced by the Institute of Physics and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), contains a presentation and teachers' notes with worksheets. It illustrates the uses of different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. The materials show the use of: • radio waves for mobile phones •…
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Girls in Physics: Videos
Two videos to illustrate the messages of the Girls in Physics review and teachers' guide. 'Saving Nellie' A scripted drama showing two teachers struggling to change their teaching to 'save' their student Nellie's interest in physics. 'Key Stage 3/4 Science: Girls in Physics' A Teachers'…
Girls in Physics: Teacher Resources
Several publications for teachers that draw from the findings of research into strategies to increase girls' participation in physics post-16. 'Girls in the Physics Classroom: A Teachers' Guide for Action' This guide was produced as a result of the Institute of Physics' 2006 research review into girls…
Girls in Physics: Research Evidence
Several research reports exploring causes of girls' under-representation in physics, and suggesting possible approaches to tackling this issue. 'Girls in the Physics Classroom: Review of Research on Girls' Particpation in Physics' This review by Patricia Murphy and Elizabeth Whitelegg of the Open University…
Sounds Good: Videos
This video, produced by Institute of Physics (IOP), shows how the work of a university research scientist helps sound engineers control the quality of sound in a theatre. The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, in four sections: Acoustic engineering: the design of theatres is influenced by the work of research…
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Sounds Good: Practicals
Four groups of practicals, produced by Institute of Physics (IOP), which help students to understand the properties of sound. In addition to the guidance included for specific activities, please refer to the generic health and safety information before commencing any practical activity. This resource is accompanied by the Teacher…
Physical Health: Videos
This video, from the Institute of Physics (IOP), shows medical scientists at work using a variety of sophisticated devices which use principles of physics to investigate what is happening inside the body. The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, in four sections: X-rays: how x-ray and digital images are produced…
Physical Health: Practicals
Three practicals produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) that help students to understand some of the physics used in medical analysis. In addition to the guidance included for specific activities, please refer to the generic health and safety information before commencing any practical activity. This resource is accompanied…
Making a Spectacle: Videos
A video, produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), showing people working in an optician's. They use physics to provide the correct lenses and frames for customers. The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, in three sections: Testing: the optometrist uses a range of tests to check how well eyes work (3:03) Making…
Making a Spectacle: Practicals
Six practicals produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) that help students to understand the electromagnetic spectrum and about materials used in making spectacles. In addition to the guidance included for specific activities, please refer to the generic health and safety information before commencing any practical activity. These…
Sounds Good: Activity Sheets
Five activity sheets produced by Institute of Physics (IOP) to accompany the MODEL Project's Sounds Good video. Worksheet one takes an overview of the topic. Worksheets two - five are targeted at specific sections of the video. Answers to all the worksheet questions are provided in the Word document.
Physical Health: Activity Sheets
Five activity sheets produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) to accompany the Model Project's Physical Health video. Worksheet one takes an overview of the topic. Worksheets two - five are targeted at specific sections of the video. Answers to all the worksheet questions are provided in the Word document.
Making a Spectacle: Activity Sheets
Four activity sheets produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), to accompany the MODEL Project's Making a Spectacle video. Worksheet one takes an overview of the topic. Worksheets two - four are targeted at specific sections of the video. Answers to all the worksheet questions are provided in the Word document.
Harnessing Energy: Activity Sheets
Seven activity sheets produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) to accompany the MODEL Project's Harnessing Energy video. Worksheet one takes an overview of the topic. Worksheets two - seven are targeted at specific sections of the video. Answers to all the worksheet questions are provided in the Word document.
Harnessing Energy: Videos
This video, produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), shows a physicist working at the Centre for Alternative Energy. The physicist's job is to help people learn about conserving energy and using energy from the sun, wind and water in place of fossil fuels. The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, in six…
Harnessing Energy: Practicals
Eight practicals produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) that help students to understand energy transfer and transformation and the use of energy in its various forms. Accompanied by the Teacher and technicians' guide for both the practicals and activity sheets. In addition to the guidance included for specific activities,…
Cutting Edge Materials: Activity Sheets
Seven activity sheets produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) to accompany the MODEL Project's Cutting Edge Materials video. Worksheet one takes an overview of the topic. Worksheets two - seven are targeted at specific sections of the video. Answers to all the worksheet questions are provided in the Word document.
Cutting Edge Materials: Videos
A video produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) shows researchers at the Department of Engineering, University of Liverpool, undertaking world-beating research into advanced materials. The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, also in six sections: Materials scientists: Describes the work of the materials scientists…
Cutting Edge Materials: Practicals
Six groups of practicals produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) that help students to find out more about how science is applied to using and testing new materials. In addition to the guidance included for specific activities, please refer to the generic health and safety information before commencing any practical activity. …
Stimulating Physics - Careers and Enterprise
The Institute of Physics worked with the Career Development Organisation to produce activities aimed at improving students' attitude towards physics, and awareness of career routes. The project developed two packs for use in schools with the help of the Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC). The packs cover enterprise…
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Stimulating Physics - Teacher Support
Video clip describing the experience of a science department which received in-school training for non-specialist physics teachers from a Physics Network Co-ordinator.
Stimulating Physics - an Overview
An overview of the pilot Stimulating Physics Programme, funded by HEFCE from 2006-2009 and led by the Institute of Physics.
Bright Sparks: Videos
This video, produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), shows electricians from Electrical Contacts Ltd at work refurbishing an office complex in Lime Street in the City of London. The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, also in five sections: Alan planning the job: A detailed plan is needed when electricians…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Bright Sparks: Activity Sheets
Six activity sheets produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) to accompany the MODEL Project's Bright Sparks video. Worksheet One takes an overview of the topic. Worksheets Two - Five are targeted at specific sections of the video. Answers to all the worksheet questions are provided in the Word document.
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