Support for practical work in higher and advanced higher physics NS226

You will look at experiments across the areas of rotational motion, waves and electromagnetism. You will collect and analyse data from your experiments and will look at the theory of each experiment and the propagation of errors.

Summary

All the experiments and activities exemplify basic concepts that need to be grasped for a sound understanding of physics at this level.

We will look at a wide selection of experiments (many of which can be done cheaply, with very simple equipment) across the areas of rotational motion, waves and electromagnetism to include:

the compound pendulum, resonance, SHM, water stream experiment, capacitor and inductor experiments, air cell experiment, newton’s rings /air fringes experiment and magnetic field strength experiment.

There will be time to collect and analyse data from your choice of experiments. We will provide an experiment guide, typical results, where to source suitable resources and where appropriate, spreadsheets for analysing the collected results as well as different ways to analyse the data. We will also look at some of the theory exemplified by each experiment.

To apply for this course please contact SSERC directly (enquiries@sserc.scot) who will forward you the necessary information. Shortly after the published closing date for applications the Administration Team at SSERC will send to successful applicants:

confirmation of an offer of a place on the course together with details on enrolment procedures
information on ENTHUSE funding and how to apply for such a subsidy
a set of terms and conditions which you must meet in order to qualify for an ENTHUSE subsidy
If you are a supply teacher you may still qualify for an ENTHUSE subsidy – please contact SSERC to establish your eligibility

Who is it for?

The course will be extremely beneficial to those new to teaching advanced higher physics as all the activities will be linked to the ‘mandatory content’ and ‘suggested activities’ as described in the SQA AH physics course specification document. It will also be of interest to those with more experience teaching advanced higher.

What topics are covered?

Rotational motion, waves and electromagnetism to include: the simple pendulum, compound pendulum, resonance, SHM, equations of motion, capacitance, inductance, refraction, newton’s rings /air fringes, magnetic field strength and errors.

How will you learn?

Active hands-on experiments and ppt. presentations

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

You will look at and carry out a wide selection of experiments. across the areas of rotational motion, waves and electromagnetism to include: the compound pendulum, resonance, SHM, water stream experiment, capacitor and inductor experiments, air cell experiment, newton’s rings /air fringes experiment and magnetic field strength experiment.