Technicians supporting: physics 11-16 SL616 / AA03
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
Who is the course leader?
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Helen Rose
In my heart I am a science technician although my passion is for physics. I am Professional Development Leader for technicians and I have been a...
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Outcomes
prepare physics practicals from a range of sources, to engage students and others
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Technicians supporting: physics 11-16 | 19 May 2025 | 09:30-16:30 |
| 2 Technicians supporting: physics 11-16 | 20 May 2025 | 09:30-16:30 |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£560.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
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