ANNUAL STIMULATING PHYSICS NETWORK DAY
SATURDAY 4th JULY 2015 AT CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL
Workshop Descriptions
Led by Teaching and Learning Coaches and Physics Network Coordinators from the Stimulating Physics Network, Institute of Physics
WORKSHOP SESSION ONE CHOICES (11.05 – 12.05)
1A Energy 1 – Led by Alan Baugh
Making sense of the approach to teaching Energy in the new KS3 curriculum. (25 max)
1B Encouraging Girls to study physics – led by Liz Hutchins
This session provides an opportunity to look at some new approaches to encourage girls to continue their study of physics to GCSE and beyond.
We will look at factors affecting the engagement of girls in physics, strategies that can lead to increased engagement and achievement of girls in physics and
ways to make students aware of the contribution physics makes to their future lives. (25 max)
1C Radioactivity without the sources – Led by Colin Piper
A variety of engaging activities, simulations and demonstrations designed to enhance the teaching of radioactivity, particularly in situations where a school
does not have a set of radioactive sources. (25 max)
1D Potential dividers and conducting glass – Led by Ian Galloway
Some simple but astounding demonstrations to convince you and your students that resistances divide up potential difference in proportion to their size. PhET
will be used to support the session and this will lead to a safe method of showing that glass will conduct electricity under the right conditions. Good example
of resistance decreasing with temperature leading to thermal runaway. (25 max)
1E Games Laboratory – Led by Richard Grimmer
Playing games can be another way to get children to learn often without them even noticing it’s happening. There are a wide variety of games available from
board games to card games to computer games. This workshop will present a variety of games and participants will be able to access all the necessary files to
play these games with their classes. You will have the opportunity to judge for yourself whether the games are suitable for your students and hopefully get an
overview of some of the variety of games available. (25 max)
WORKSHOP SESSION TWO CHOICES (12.30 – 13.30)
2A Energy 2 – Led by Alan Baugh
Light, electricity and sound in particular. (25 max)
2B Literacy in Physics – Led by Christina Astin
We will be looking at ideas and resources for enhancing communication skills through our teaching of physics, and sharing good practice. Reading, writing,
listening, speaking, questioning are important skills for learning physics. (25 max)
2C Reach for the stars – Led by Colin Piper
Things to make and use, activities children can do at home and in school, inspirational images and mind-blowing stories. All designed to engage, enrich and
extend the understanding of young people. (25 max)
2D Light Camera Images – Led by Nikki Ellis
Discover a variety of activities for use in the classroom when teaching light, colour and spectra. Find out how to make 3-D images and how a digital
microscope can turn a small demo into a whole class activity. As well as collecting plenty of ideas for the use of images in general, you will receive a CD with
all the information needed to use the workshop ideas in the classroom. (20 max)
2E Extreme Physics - Led by Neil Atkin
How can we use extreme sports and cool activities to engage learners and as a vehicle for teaching physics. (20 max)
WORKSHOP SESSION THREE CHOICES (14.15 – 15.15)
3A Energy Calculations – Led by Trevor Plant
“Energy is for doing calculations”. This is the meaning of the new-look energy statements in the re-written KS3 and KS4 National Curriculum. But what kind
of calculations? Come and find out what calculations you could use, some based on practicals, some on energy use and some just “back of the envelope”
estimates. You can discuss what would be suitable for each key stage and what help or support might be needed. Bring an energy bill and be prepared to be
shocked at how much you pay and what you are paying for. (25 max)
3B (+4B) (double length workshop) Effective Mind Mapping and Memory Techniques in Science – Led by Alessio Bernardelli
Come and see how you can improve your own and your learners' Mind Mapping skills. Alessio has extensive experience in developing thinking and in making
mind mapping and other learning techniques accessible to learners and teachers. Alessio is an Official iMindMap Leader and TASC Specialist and in this
workshop he will give an insight into how to develop effective memory and mind mapping techniques to support learners’ revision and to enhance their
comprehension of science topics. This workshop is for anyone interested in improving their mind mapping skills and for those who want to understand what
mind mapping is all about within a science context. (25 max)
3C The Physics of Football – Led by Lawrence Cattermole
Resources and ideas for teaching physics through Football. The Institute of Physics and Arsenal FC are involved in a joint project that uses football as a way of
getting children to engage with physics, and improve their football as well. Come and explore the resources and activities that can be used with students of
different ages and capabilities. Each activity involves students using physics to investigate a particular aspect of football. Activities include: How can you kick
and throw the ball further? What makes a good pass? How can you control a ball effectively? How can you spin and bend the ball? and using your body for
balance and stability. (25 Max)
3D (+4D) (double length workshop) Rocket Launcher make & take – Led by Liz Nourshargh
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. (15
max)
3E (+4E) (double length workshop) Practical work outlined in the new A Level specifications - Led by Rob Rutherford + Trevor Plant (part time)
The intention is to look at different ways to do some of the experiments. It should be of particular value if you are an inexperienced A level teacher. (16 max)
WORKSHOP SESSION FOUR CHOICES (15.20 – 16.20)
4A Heat Transfer – Led by Sharron Mackenzie
In this session we will consider practicals and demos we can use to address the concepts of conduction, convection and radiation. We will also look at how
insulation can be used to slow the heating process and discuss the different properties materials have due to their specific heat capacities. (25 max)
4B – there is no choice for 4B because it is part of the double length workshop 3B
4C A Dozen Dashing Demos – Led Lawrence Cattermole
Some practical demonstrations and activities cost little but can have great impact in physics lessons, whether it’s the “wow” factor or a clear illustration of an
important concept. This workshop will show you 12 varied examples, many of which include engaging students in the required quantitative/mathematical
aspects of physics. (25 max)
4D – there is no choice for 4D because it is part of the double length workshop 3D
4E – there is no choice for 4E because it is part of the double length workshop 3E
TO BOOK TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE VISIT www.slcs.ac.uk/rp003
The Institute of Physics and the Science Learning Network work in partnership to run a support network for teachers and pupils of
physics. We're known as the Stimulating Physics Network. See www.stimulatingphysics.org for details.
ANNUAL STIMULATING PHYSICS DAY – 4th JULY 2015
AT CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL
Time
09.15 – 09.55
09.55 – 10.00
10.00 – 11.00
Session
Registration and refreshments and exhibitor stands
Saunders Room and Scholars Court
Welcome and Introductions – Steve Hearn, Charterhouse
Lecture Theatre
Keynote – Dr Christina Lazzeroni, Particle Physicist at University of Birmingham
Lecture Theatre
12.05 – 12.25
12.30 – 13.30
11.05 – 12.05
13.30 – 14.15
14.15 – 15.15
15.20– 16.20
CLOSE
Workshop 1a
Workshop 1b
Workshop 1c
Workshop 1d
Workshop 1e
Encouraging Girls to study
Energy 1 - Making
physics
sense of the approach
Liz Hutchins
to teaching Energy in
the new KS3 curriculum
Alan Baugh
Refreshments and exhibitor stands
Workshop 2a
Workshop 2b
Radioactivity without
the sources
Colin Piper
Potential Dividers and
Conducting Glass
Ian Galloway
Games Laboratory
Richard Grimmer
Workshop 2c
Workshop 2d
Workshop 2e
Energy 2 - light,
Literacy in Physics
electricity and sound in Christina Astin
particular
Alan Baugh
Lunch and exhibitor stands
Workshop 3a
Workshop 3+4b
(double length)
Energy Calculations
Trevor Plant
Effective Mind Mapping
and Memory Techniques in
Science
Workshop 3a
Alessio Bernardelli
Heat Transfer
Sharron Mackenzie
Evaluation forms and goody bags
Reach for the stars
Colin Piper
Light, Camera, Images
Nikki Ellis
Extreme Physics
Neil Atkin
Workshop 3c
Workshop 3+4d
(double length)
Workshop 3 + 4e
(double length)
Rocket Launchers
Liz Nourshargh
Practical work outlined
in the new A Level
specifications
Rob Rutherford
Trevor Plant (part time)
The Physics of Football
Lawrence Cattermole
Workshop 4c
A Dozen Dashing Demos
Lawrence Cattermole
Saunders Room and Scholars Court
Saunders Room and Scholars Court
Science Dept