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

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Teaching the seasons: the role of diagrams

An aspect of thinking like a physicist is the ability to interpret visualisations of...

By Classroom Physics 14/03/2022

Classroom physics

Extreme seasons

Seasons in the UK and Ireland have always been stable and mild compared to many...

By Classroom Physics 11/03/2022

Classroom physics

A scientific journey into the past

Vasileios Spathopoulos, of Glasgow International College, used an IOP Anthony...

By Classroom Physics 11/03/2022

IOP calls for investment in physics skills to support economic recovery

An Institute of Physics commissioned report has revealed that as we enter a new...

By Classroom Physics 11/03/2022

Classroom physics

CPD videos for early career teachers

We have launched a library of short videos for early career teachers (ECTs)...

By Classroom Physics 11/03/2022

Classroom physics

IOP pillars of the community

You may have begun to notice changes to the way the IOP is operating, especially in...

By Classroom Physics 11/03/2022

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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

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

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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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IOP book recommendation

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in the history of astronomy. Very...

By IOP Education 18/06/2021

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