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Rockets – Make and Take
Build your own “rocket” launcher. You can then use the compressed air launcher in the classroom to engage students with the design of the rockets. Through modifications such as adding fins or altering the shape of the nose cone, students can theorise and then try out how a rocket’s flight path can be affected.
The session will also involve a discussion of the usefulness of different models of electric current and the physics that can be used with the rocket launcher.
Event Title: Rockets – Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Phil Furneaux, Physics Network Coordinator, at p.furneaux@lancaster.ac.uk.
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Netherhall School, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 6NT.
Cosford Big Day Out
Following on from last year's fantastic day of CPD at Cosford, we bring you the second annual Cosford Big Day Out. Aimed at secondary school teachers of physics, the day will include a mixture of exciting talks and inspiring workshops. You'll pick up some great ideas to use in class as well as lots of fab freebies to take away.
Event Title: Cosford Big Day Out. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Tom Dawson, Physics Network Coordinator, at physicsiseasy@googlemail.com.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013.
RAF Museum, Cosford, Wolverhampton, Shropshire WV7 3EX.
Using IT in Physics
This FREE TO ATTEND twilight session will look at how you can use IT in your physics lessons. Aimed at all teachers of physics, it will feature suggestions for the use of iPads, smartphones and the Virtual Physics Laboratory, among others.
Event Title: Using IT in Physics. Organised by: Institute of Physics and Science Learning Centres. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more information or to book a place, please contact Colin Piper at colin.piper@iop.org.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, 205 Dyke Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove, East Sussex BN3 6EG.
Rugby Meeting: The 25th Annual Meeting for Teachers of Physics in Schools and Colleges
The largest meeting of the physics-teaching community in England, bringing together physics teachers from both the state and the independent sectors to learn about the latest developments in physics and physics education.
For further information, including programme details and how to book onto the meeting, visit www.iop.org/rugby.
Event Title: Rugby Meeting: The 25th Annual Meeting for Teachers of Physics in Schools and Colleges. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: To book your place at the meeting, visit http://www.iop.org/rugby.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5DW.
For more info visit www.iop.org. ASE Northern Ireland Conference
CPD conference for Primary and Post-Primary Science teachers and technicians. The conference programme includes a variety of workshops including IOP-led sessions: “Make-and-Take Physics” from Sandra O’ Connell, Leanne Hawthorne and Sue McGrath; and, “Science Fair Project Generation” from Brian McKenna. The keynote address will be by entrepreneur Hugh Cormican, sharing his vision for a thriving STEM-based economy in the region.
Please note there is a fee of £30 ASE member / £40 Non Member.
Event Title: ASE Northern Ireland Conference. Organised by: Association for Science Education. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more details or to book, please follow the link below.
Friday, June 7, 2013.
St. Mary's University College, Belfast.
For more info visit www.ase.org.uk. SPS Event: Rockets – Make and Take
Build your own “rocket” launcher. You can then use the compressed air launcher in the classroom to engage students with the design of the rockets. Through modifications such as adding fins or altering the shape of the nose cone, students can theorise and then try out how a rocket’s flight path can be affected.
Please note that this is a Stimulating Physics Support (SPS) event aimed at trainee and recently qualified physics teachers. For more info on the SPS programme please follow the link above.
Event Title: SPS Event: Rockets – Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more details or to book a place, please contact Neal Gupta, SPS Mentor, at nealgupta@talktalk.net.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ockbrook School, The Settlement, Ockbrook
DE72 3RJ.
For more info visit www.iop.org. Teacher Network for North Wales Conference
A conference for all who teach physics, with a key note speech from Professor Lyndon Rees Evans and a selection of inspiring workshops.
The conference will begin with a talk from Prof Lyndon Rees Evans CBE FRS, director of the linear collider collaboration, entitled From the Large Hadron Collider to the next Linear Collider. Attendees will then complete three hands-on workshops full of ideas and activities to take back to the classroom. Topics include 'bringing the universe into the classroom' 'mathematics for A-level physics' and 'teaching physics in the great outdoors' among others.
Contact Andrea Fesmer using the contact details above for a full programme or to book a place.
Event Title: Teacher Network for North Wales Conference. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Andrea Fesmer, Physics Network Coordinator, at andrea.fesmer@talk21.com.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG.
Engaging Girls in Physics Workshop
Girls are under-represented in physics post-16 across the UK. For the last 20 years, only 20% of physics A-level students have been girls, despite about equal success between genders in GCSE physics and science. In terms of choices, physics is the 19th most popular A-level subject for girls, but 4thmost popular for boys. Clearly there is something about physics, or how it is perceived, that discourages girls.
We invite you to participate in the Engaging Girls in Physics workshop that will take place on Wednesday 12th June 2013 at Loreto College, Manchester. Supported by The Ogden Trust and the Institute of Physics, this afternoon event aims to provide teachers with the opportunity to develop approaches and interventions to improve the participation of girls in physics.
This workshop will present the recent findings on research on the under representation of girls in physics, explore teaching and learning strategies to make physics more attractive to girls and provide the opportunity for stimulating…
Event Title: Engaging Girls in Physics Workshop. Organised by: Institute of Physics, the Ogden Trust and Loreto College. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For further information or to book a place, please contact Yasmin Andrew at yandrew@loreto.ac.uk.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Loreto College, Chichester Road South, Manchester M15 5PB.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
A wide range of hands on experiments and resources to cover the whole EM spectrum.
Event Title: Electromagnetic Spectrum. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more details or to a book place, please contact Dennis Waugh, Physics Network Coordinator, at den@waughd.fslife.co.uk.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Queenbury Academy, Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 3BU.
Rockets – Make and Take
Build your own “rocket” launcher. You can then use the compressed air launcher in the classroom to engage students with the design of the rockets. Through modifications such as adding fins or altering the shape of the nose cone, students can theorise and then try out how a rocket’s flight path can be affected.
The session will also involve a discussion of the usefulness of different models of electric current and the physics that can be used with the rocket launcher.
Event Title: Rockets – Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Phil Furneaux, Physics Network Coordinator, at p.furneaux@lancaster.ac.uk.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
William Howard School, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1AR.
For more info visit www.iop.org. What Happens Next?
Discover a series of experiments with unexpected outcomes to challenge students’ presumptions and so encourage them to explore and debate physics principles. The simple demonstrations each present a puzzle with a range of possible outcomes, they can be used as starters or prompts for revision.
Event Title: What Happens Next? Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more information or to register contact Darrell Hamilton at dahp.twggs@gmail.com.
Monday, June 17, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Kent.
Teachers and Technicians Day
This day meeting will have something for everyone who teaches or supports physics in secondary schools. As well as a talk from Prof Martin Freer on nuclear power in the UK, there will be practical sessions on teaching the electro-magnetic spectrum and finding equipment on a tight budget.
This is a great chance to meet colleagues and exchange ideas. A buffet lunch will be provided. All at no charge to attendees.
Event Title: Teachers and Technicians Day. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more details or to book a place, please contact Richard Bonella, Physics Network Coordinator, at trbonella@yahoo.co.uk.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
University of Birmingham (Physics West Bldg, B15 2TT).
For more info visit www.birmingham.ac.uk. Cloud Chambers - Make and Take
Making something abstract concrete is a useful tool for those teaching physics. Cloud chambers allow students to see the paths that ionising radiation has travelled. In this workshop you get to make a take away a cloud chamber big enough for a group of people to see into. You'll also get ideas for getting the most out of your dry ice.
Event Title: Cloud Chambers - Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Lin Harwood, Physics Network Coordinator, at lin.home@zams.co.uk.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Gillingham School, Dorset SP8 4QP.
Rockets – Make and Take
Discover a series of experiments with unexpected outcomes to challenge students’ presumptions and so encourage them to explore and debate physics principles. The simple demonstrations each present a puzzle with a range of possible outcomes, they can be used as starters or prompts for revision.
Event Title: Rockets – Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Angela Forrest, Physics Network Coordinator, at forra3@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 3DL.
Cloud Chambers - Make and Take
Making something abstract concrete is a useful tool for those teaching physics. Cloud chambers allow students to see the paths that ionising radiation has travelled. In this workshop you get to make a take away a cloud chamber big enough for a group of people to see into. You'll also get ideas for getting the most out of your dry ice.
Event Title: Cloud Chambers - Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book please email Mike Shovlin, Physics Network Coordinator, at mikeshovlin.iop@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Egglescliffe School, Eaglescliffe, STOCKTON-ON-TEES.
A day for everyone teaching physics
This conference provides the opportunity to explore new resources for teaching physics in the classroom, and also the chance to develop an understanding of some of the latest developments in physics. There will be sessions for those new to the subject as well as experienced teachers.
Cost: FREE with lunch and refreshments included.
Places must be pre-booked through the Science Learning Centre North East (failure to attend without prior notice will incur a £25 administration fee).
Event Title: A day for everyone teaching physics. Organised by: Durham University Physics Department, Institute of Physics and Science Learning Centre North East. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: Book via Nicola Hall
Tel: 0191 370 6200
E-mail: n.l.hall@durham.ac.uk.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Durham University Physics Department.
For more info visit www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk. Liverpool Annual Physics Teachers Conference
A day conference open to all Science teachers. It will include various lectures and workshops. Please contact Lucas using the details above for more information on the timetable.
Event Title: Liverpool Annual Physics Teachers Conference. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Lucas Hayhurst, Physics Network Coordinator, at lht@blueyonder.co.uk.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX.
2013 SW Physics Teachers’ Conference
This popular day for everyone teaching physics is a mix of practical workshops, inspiring talks and congenial networking.
Sessions will be suitable for both those new to physics as well as experienced teachers and will concentrate on ideas that
you can use in your labs and classrooms. Technicians and trainees are also very welcome.
The workshops will be delivered by members of the IOP Physics Teachers Network and other experienced presenters and
have all received good reviews from teachers of physics. During lunchtime there will be a variety of stalls to browse for
resource ideas.
For full details or to book, please follow the link above.
Event Title: 2013 SW Physics Teacher’ Conference. Organised by: Institute of Physics and Science Learning Centres. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more details and to book, visit www.slcs.ac.uk/go/sw/swc12375 or contact the Centre on 0117 915 7257 or info@slcsw.org.uk.
Friday, June 21, 2013.
St Luke’s Campus, Exeter.
For more info visit www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk. A-level Physics Day
A one-day CPD course for A-level Physics teachers in the London region, hosted by King's College, University of London.
This course is aimed both at experienced teachers of Advanced Level Physics and also those who are new to teaching the subject at this level. It offers a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hand-on practical activities.
Talks will include:
Making molecules real – the molecular weight meter and the Science behind it - Dr. Neil Downie (Science author)
Take two crystals from quartz watches and a dozen electronic parts and - BINGO ! - you have a molecular weight meter, as seen in Neil’s new Ultimate Book of Saturday Science. You will learn how make your own molecular weight meter – and look at the science behind how it works. There will be a whole bunch of other related demonstrations from a binary pinball machine to underwater bells.
CERN@school - Dr. Tom Whyntie (Imperial College, Queen Mary, STFC researcher)
CERN@school is a project that brings CERN technology into…
Event Title: A-level Physics Day. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, please contact Niloufar Wijetunge, Physics Network Coordinator, at niloufar@wijetunge.com.
Friday, June 28, 2013.
King's College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS.
SPS Event: Early Career Science TeachMeet
A morning for science teachers at the beginning of their careers. Come along and share your experiences and bring a favourite activity / demonstration. Tea, coffee and cake provided.
This event is funded by IOP and there is no cost to participants.
Please note that this is a Stimulating Physics Support (SPS) event aimed at trainee and recently qualified physics teachers. For more info on the SPS programme please follow the link above.
Event Title: SPS Event: Early Career Science TeachMeet. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more details or to book your place, please contact Carol Davenport at carol.davenport@rocketmail.com or Ruth Wiltsher at ruth.wiltsher@iop.org.
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA.
For more info visit www.iop.org. Summer Residential Course
A free two week residential course designed to boost Physics subject knowledge. The course is particularly well suited to those currently in teacher training but more experienced teachers looking to refresh their subject knowledge are also welcome.
Experienced teachers, university lecturers and guest presenters will deliver talks and supervised lab work covering the basics of key stage 3 and 4. The delegates have an opportunity to meet recently qualified teachers during the evening sessions. The last day is given up to project work culminating in small teams presenting to the whole group.
Charterhouse offers this course for free as part of its Education in the Community programme.
Event Title: Summer Residential Course. Organised by: Charterhouse School Governing Body, Institute of Physics and Surrey University. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more details or to book places, please contact Steve Hearn at sth@charterhouse.org.uk.
Monday, July 1, 2013 – Friday, July 12, 2013.
Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2DX.
For more info visit www.charterhouse.org.uk. It’s not Unlucky Physics 2013: Y9 East of England G&T Competition
Teams of gifted and talented Year 9 students are invited to enter this competition and battle it out with other students from across the East of England.
Event Title: It’s not Unlucky Physics 2013: Y9 East of England G&T Competition. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to enter a team, please contact Gerry Blake, Physics Network Coordinator, at gerry.blake@iop.org.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
It’s not Unlucky Physics 2013: Y9 East Midlands G&T Competition
Teams of gifted and talented Year 9 students are invited to enter this competition and battle it out with other students from across the East Midlands.
Event Title: It’s not Unlucky Physics 2013: Y9 East Midlands G&T Competition. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to enter a team, please contact Gerry Blake, Physics Network Coordinator, at gerry.blake@iop.org.
Friday, July 5, 2013, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Uppingham Community College, Rutland.
Cloud Chambers - Make and Take
In this workshop you get to make a take away a cloud chamber big enough for a group of people to see into. You'll also get ideas for getting the most out of your dry ice.
Event Title: Cloud Chambers - Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book a place, contact Devinder Gill, Physics Network Coordinator, at dgill@ermysteds.n-yorks.sch.uk.
Monday, July 8, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Dixons City Academy, Ripley St, Bradford BD5 7RR.
Rockets – Make and Take
Come to make and take your own rocket launcher and have fun testing your own rocket, as well as to explore engaging ways to get your learners to make their own motion sensors to measure the launch speed of their rockets. There will be a meal at a local pub after the workshop and you are very welcome to join us for that too! The food will be paid by IoP, but you will pay for your own drinks.
Event Title: Rockets – Make and Take. Organised by: Institute of Physics. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: For more info or to book aplace, please contact Alessio Bernadelli, Physics Network Coordinator, at aso.ber@ntlworld.com.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 4:30 AM – 6:30 AM.
Chipping Campden School, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HU.
Summer Physics Update Course
As part of its active involvement in supporting physics in schools and colleges, the Institute of Physics arranges courses throughout the year for experienced and practising teachers of physics.
This summer’s course will be based at the university’s physics and astronomy department and accommodation will be on campus.
Event Title: Summer Physics Update Course. Organised by: University of Leicester. Requires registration: Yes. Contact details: Manchi Chung
Email: manchi.chung@iop.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4820).
Friday, July 12, 2013 – Sunday, July 14, 2013.
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH.
For more info visit www.iop.org.