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Here you can find the latest physics teaching news, including recent articles from Classroom Physics.

Atomic

Is it possible to learn the whole of the Atomic Structure topic in Physics GCSE in one hour?

We are running a research project into the effectiveness of spaced learning in...

By IOP Education 18/01/2022

Quantum and Nuclear Quantum and particle physics

Observe, measure or interact?

The extent to which quantum physics can be meaningfully taught at secondary level...

By Classroom Physics 17/12/2021

Quantum and Nuclear

The standard model: Building understanding with LEGO

The standard model of particle physics sorts elementary particles according to their...

By Classroom Physics 17/12/2021

Quantum and Nuclear Quantum and particle physics

Reforming teacher training: developing subject knowledge for teaching

Subject expertise should be at the heart of any new reforms, ensuring that...

By Classroom Physics 17/12/2021

Quantum and Nuclear Quantum and particle physics

Discovering elemental dance

Geraldine Cox has an unusual role, working as an artist at Imperial College London...

By Classroom Physics 13/12/2021

Quantum and Nuclear Quantum and particle physics

An invitation to our new Teacher Forum

Spaced learning: we are exploring the potential for this methodology with ‘Download...

By Classroom Physics 13/12/2021

Quantum and Nuclear Quantum and particle physics

Teaching without Limits - the current situation in our colleges, schools and early years centres

To accompany this manifesto, we have published six reports entitled Teaching without...

By Classroom Physics 13/12/2021

Quantum and Nuclear Quantum and particle physics

Whole school equity plans lead to positive change – but more work needs to be done

A fifth of teachers across the UK and Ireland say their school does not have a whole...

By Classroom Physics 10/12/2021

Sustainable physics

Surprisingly green physics careers

From astronomers to quantum scientists, physicists of every kind have a big role to...

By Classroom Physics 21/09/2021

Sustainable physics

New edition of Teaching Secondary Physics

The Association for Science Education has recently published the third edition of...

By Classroom Physics 20/09/2021

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Submit your nomination for the 2022 IOP Teachers of Physics Award

The IOP Awards proudly reflect the full breadth of excellence that makes physics...

By IOP Education 20/01/2022

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Perspective pieces

We are delighted to be able to share this collection of perspective pieces written...

By 17/12/2021

Try this at home physics experiments for homeschooling

Do Try This at Home

If you're looking for fun activities for your students to do, our Do Try This at...

By IOP Education 13/12/2021

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Register for our newly launched Teacher Forum

We are excited to announce the launch of the IOP Teacher Forum, giving participants...

By 25/11/2021

Sustainable physics

Meet the cosmologist turned food scientist

Sarah Bridle is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Manchester, working...

By Classroom Physics 21/09/2021

Sustainable physics

A Green Future: the IOP podcast returns

Our Looking Glass podcast is back for a second series, focusing on the climate...

By Classroom Physics 21/09/2021

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By 27/08/2021

Earth and Space Aesthetic diagram - Stellar classification

Knowing and explaining in the context of Earth and space

James de Winter (University of Uppsala and University of Cambridge) and Richard...

By IOP Education 23/06/2021

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SunSpaceArt links scientists and artists in schools

Dr Helen Mason’s latest project, SunSpaceArt, brings together a team of scientists...

By 23/06/2021

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A solar scientist talks about her job

Dr Helen Mason OBE is a solar physicist and public engagement fellow at the...

By 22/06/2021

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Up close and personal with the Sun

During the launch of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe in 2018, headlines would have had you...

By 22/06/2021

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Careers videos

Matthew Watkins is an Engineering Technician at Imperial College London. A former...

By 22/06/2021

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