Schools and Colleges

 

Welcome to the Schools and Colleges web resource at the Institute of Physics. Explore this section to find out about our latest curriculum development initiatives, Affiliated Schools Scheme and professional development courses, as well as resource links and information about the various support networks available.

Students and teachers at Swanhurst School participate in a Rocket Building event organised by West Midlands Network Co-ordinator Lynne Long
Physics Teacher Network

Are you looking for local support? The Institute has established a Physics Teacher Network covering the whole of Great Britain and Ireland to provide support for physics teachers.

 
Teaching Advanced Physics
Welcome to Teaching Advanced Physics (TAP)

The Teaching Advanced Physics pages provide detailed ideas and resources for teaching physics to students aged 16 - 19.

 
 
Girls in physics
Girls in Physics - Key Messages

The number of girls who continue with physics after the age of 16 is a major concern. The Institute has been working in this area since 2006. The evalution of the Girls into Physics - Action Research project has just been published

 
Ashfield music festival

Ashfield music festival is a one day, off timetable activity for 14-15 year olds. Working in teams, students adopt different roles and use a mixture of physics and creativity to try to make a profit and win the contract to build the main stage at an upcoming music festival

 
 
 
 

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Artwork | Image by Fred Swist