Resources
Episode 223: Preparation for Circular Motion Topic
These resources, produced by the Institute of Physics, look at circular motion, which is frequently observed in nature. Once students have a grasp of the mechanics of linear motion in one or two dimensions, it is a natural extension to consider circular motion.
There are two learning episodes in this topic...
Episode 224: Describing Circular Motion
From the Institute of Physics, this learning episode introduce students to the importance of circular motion and the need for a centripetal force to keep an object moving along a circular path. The activities include: * observing circular motion * whirling bucket and centripetal force * discussing examples of...
Episode 225: Quantitative Circular Motion *suitable for home teaching*
This learning episode from the Institute of Physics, uses worked examples and discussion to help students gain an understanding of circular motion, including linear velocity, angular velocity and angular acceleration. The activities include: * discussing linear and angular velocity * calculating angular velocity *...
Episode 226: Preparation for Materials Topic
From the Institute of Physics, these resources focus on some important mechanical properties of materials. They provide a good opportunity for calculations using scientific notation as well as unit conversions.
The learning episodes in this series include:
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Episode 227: Hooke’s Law
In this learning episode from the Institute of Physics, students use Hooke's law to demonstrate the strength and stiffness of materials when subject to linear tensile or compressive forces. The activities include: • recap of Hooke's law • explaining tension and extension in a variety of materials • explaining...
Episode 228: The Young Modulus
Produced by the Institute of Physics, in this learning episode students measure the Young modulus. Through a range of discussions, questions and student investigations, activities look at: • defining the Young modulus • measuring the Young modulus of a material • measuring the stiffness of a material • stress-...
Episode 229: Stress-strain Graphs
In this learning episode, from the Institute of Physics, students use data and stress-strain graphs to gather information about the properties of materials.
Activities include:
* interpreting stress-strain graphs
* considering energy stored in a stretched material
* calculating stored...
Episode 2: Planck - Looking Back to the Dawn of Time
Rebecca Barnes takes a close look at Planck - a European Space Agency mission built to detect radiation from the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. This mission will help find answers to some of the most important questions in modern science.
Episode 300: Preparation for Simple Harmonic Motion Topic
This set of resources, from the Institute of Physics, looks at simple harmonic motion (SHM). The topic follows logically from linear motion and circular motion. Activities also give opportunities to revisit many aspects of physics.
The learning episodes in this section include:
Episode 301:...
Episode 301: Recognising Simple Harmonic Motion
Through demonstrations and discussions, this learning episode from the Institute of Physics helps students to understand the main features of simple harmonic motion. This is in preparation to moving to a more mathematical description. Activities include: * observing simple harmonic motion (SHM) * discussing the...