Technicians supporting: physics 11-16 SL616

Essential physics knowledge and practicals for technicians

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Summary

Experience a wide range of physics equipment which will enable you to support teachers and create impactful science lessons.

The content has been designed to meet the physics curriculum for 11 to 16-year-old students and there will be topics which will motivate students to reach their physics qualifications. Explore a wide range of practicals to support teaching and learning. 

You'll practice how to prepare equipment which will improve your confidence in this subject. There will be hints and tips on how to easily make physics equipment plus a session where you can test your soldering skills to make a simple piece of equipment to take back to school and use.

You'll discuss where to source the equipment, how to set it up, storage, scientific background of the practical, dispose and safety.

This course may support you with Science Benchmark 4 - Purposeful practical science https://www.stem.org.uk/science-leadership-benchmarks/practicals

Who is it for?

Suitable for experienced science technicians within a school or college who want to learn more about the subject.

What topics are covered?

• KS3 practicals
• KS4 required physics specifications
• Waves
• Sound
• Energy
• Forces
• Magnetism

How will you learn?

Immersive 2 days of face to face CPD

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

prepare physics practicals from a range of sources, to engage students and others