Technicians supporting post-16 physics SL628
For A level physics, the required practicals are designed to help students develop essential laboratory skills and understand key physics concepts. Here are the six required practicals commonly included in the AQA, OCR, and Edexcel specifications, along with a DIY approach to make them more engaging.
Summary
Prepping A level physics practicals for students can be tricky as you may not have the correct equipment, so in this course the aim to make prepping easy for you, engaging for students and support A level teachers within this subject.
The course will look at these standard required practicals and integrate simplified and cost-effective practical alternatives to use in your science department.
Who is it for?
Technicians
What topics are covered?
Session 1:Waves (freq etc), Young’s slit, g by free-fall, Young’s modulus, resistance EMF
Session 2:SHM, Boyles and Charles law, magnetic flux linkage, Ionising radiation, quantum physics
How will you learn?
Live interactive remote session with an experienced practitioner
How long is this course?
6 hours, split into 2 sessions
Outcomes
You will:
- successfully implement new physics skills and knowledge acquired on the course
- communicate with others to implement safe and effective physics practicals in your school or college
- prepare A level practicals from a range of sources, to engage students and support A level teachers
- explore new practicals to support teaching of this subject