In the world of the sciences a clear distinction is made between the terms speed and velocity . In the 11–14 curriculum this...

Physics Narrative 11-14

Just how fast am I going? Seems an easy question, but appearances are very definitely deceptive.

Physics Narrative 14-16

It's time to leave. You've found a window seat, farthest from the platform, and are settling in for the long train journey...

Physics Narrative 14-16

Alice, Bob and Charlie are once again at the railway station (no rest for good behaviour). Charlie is on the platform and...

Physics Narrative 14-16

Physics is all about noticing, and then reusing, common patterns. You got a handle on velocity–time graphs by thinking about...

Physics Narrative 14-16

Some physical quantities are essentially directional. Force is one such. As soon as you describe a force, it's possible to ask...

Physics Narrative 14-16

This episode discusses: linear and angular velocity; degrees and radians; and angular acceleration. And is accompanied by...

Lesson 16-19

This episode introduces (or revises) basic kinematics. The equations of motion are met in separate science (triple award) pre...

Practical Activity 16-19

Suggestions for activities to aid the teaching of 'exploring motion' based on the Physics Narrative and the Teaching Guidance.

Classroom Activity 5-11

Falling, and perhaps also rising, are so common as occurrences that you'll perhaps need to make them a bit strange, to draw...

Classroom Activity 5-11