Resources by Institute of Physics
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'We rely on electricity. It is a very versatile form of energy. But who installs electrical systems in our homes and workplaces? How can we be sure they will work correctly and safely once installed? An understanding the physics of electricity helps electricians do their work.'
This group of practicals and...
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...
Bright Sparks: Practicals
Six groups of practical activities produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), for students to explore key concepts of electricity and magnetism.
Accompanied by the Teachers' and technicians' guide for both the...
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...
Brownian Motion
Produced by the National STEM Learning Centre and Network and the Institute of Physics, this video illustrates how to show the movement of particles by Brownian motion. Instead of using the traditional smoke cell, the video shows how Brownian motion can be observed in a suspension containing micrometre diameter...
Career Clips: Energy Efficiency and Architecture
From the Institute of Physics, this six minute film showcases the use of physics in the design of energy-efficient buildings. It follows the work of an architect's office and shows how an understanding of heat transfer and thermal insulation is applied in the design of modern buildings. In addition to...
Career Clips: Forces and motion in computer games *suitable for home teaching*
From the Institute of Physics, this seven minute film showcases how an understanding of forces and motion is required to develop certain video games. It looks at the work of a company which develops computer models that ensure objects and people in video games adhere to real world laws of motion. The work is an...
Career Clips: Solar Energy Researcher
From the Institute of Physics, this eight minute film follows a PhD student as her research into photovoltaic cells takes her to an academic conference in Hawaii. This helps to illustrate how collaboration and communication is a big part of a scientist's work. We also see her at work back in the laboratory, where...
Career Clips: Ultrasound in Physiotherapy
From the Institute of Physics, this seven minute film showcases the use of ultrasound in physiotherapy. Visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers Football club, it features the club's physiotherapists who make expert use of advances in medical physics, specifically ultrasound, to monitor their players’ physical wellbeing....
Careers Publications
A range of publications to help students' appreciate the rich career options opened up through study of physics. Hard copies may be ordered from the Institute of Physics website (free to UK and Ireland addresses).
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