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

Payments to early career teachers

Physics and maths teacher retention payments

The Department for Education (England) recently announced details of the mathematics...

By Classroom Physics 11/09/2019

The Periodic Table in physics

The Periodic Table in physics

The International Year of the periodic table marks 150 years since Dmitri Mendeleev...

By 11/09/2019

June CP

Classroom Physics: September 2019

The latest edition of Classroom Physics has been sent out to IOP Affiliated Schools

By Classroom Physics 11/09/2019

Forces and motion

Stories from physics booklet 2: Forces and Motion

The second booklet in our series from Richard Brock brings stories from history and...

By Classroom Physics 06/09/2019

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Get chartered - it's easier than you think!

We’d like to encourage all physics teachers to consider applying to become Chartered...

By Classroom Physics 26/06/2019

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Teacher CPD session at Lancaster University Physics Department

Phil Furneaux, IOP Teacher coach North West, is developing Physics teacher CPD...

By 04/11/2019

Simon Palmer, Physics teacher and Deputy Team Manager of Science at Carr Manor Community School Leeds

How to better teach maths in physics using cognitive load theory

Simon Palmer was awarded an Anthony Waterhouse scholarship to work on his project...

By IOP Education 30/10/2019

Toolkit for organising Routes through Education

Toolkit for organising “Routes through Education” events in schools

Research has shown that engaging parents helps children to achieve their ambitions.

By IOP Education 12/09/2019

Student and oscilloscope

Supporting the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in physics

Resources to help teachers support the delivery of EPQs in schools and colleges.

By IOP Education 12/09/2019

unusual units

Stories from physics booklet 1: Weird units and wonderful measures

The story of physics is intertwined with the stories of people. This booklet is the...

By Classroom Physics 14/06/2019

June CP

Classroom Physics: June 2019

The latest of edition of Classroom Physics has a fresh new look

By Classroom Physics 14/06/2019

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Welcome to IOPSpark

Today, we are delighted to launch our brand new education website IOPSpark – the ‘go...

By IOPSpark 06/06/2019

REMs

Shiny happy people: meet our new REMs

The way we support teachers around England has changed. Our new structure is simpler...

By Classroom Physics 05/06/2019

gender balance research trial

Improving Gender Balance research trial

Work with us to increase the proportion of girls choosing to progress to A-level...

By Classroom Physics 05/06/2019

Teachers discussing physics glossary

Physics Glossary Makes its Debut

We have been working with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to jointly develop...

By Classroom Physics 30/05/2019

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160219-the-strangest-objects-weve-left-on-the-moon

Reflecting on the first Moon landing

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing. The June edition of...

By Classroom Physics 29/05/2019

Education Team

IOP Education moves into a new era

Robin Griffiths, IOP Head of Programme: Teacher Professional Support, reflects on...

By Classroom Physics 29/05/2019

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