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Density
Forces and Motion Supporting Physics Teaching

Measuring density

This activity allows pupils to make some measurements to measure the density of a material for themselves.

Classroom Activity 11-14

Density
Forces and Motion Supporting Physics Teaching

Density revisited

To appreciate the idea of density just imagine you can look deep inside a material. If the particles are packed closely...

Physics Narrative 11-14

Density
Forces and Motion Supporting Physics Teaching

Why do some things float and others sink?

For equivalent volumes of substances the statement heavy things sink and light things float is close to being true. However...

Teaching Guidance 11-14

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Electricity CPD videos

Our new set of videos gives teachers and coaches of physics a preview of the training we offer ahead of this term's live support sessions.

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