Transition Year Physics
Transition Year Physics Modules and Project Ideas
Medical Physics module Medical Physics module based on 8 weeks (16-20 hours). Includes hands-on experiments and demonstrations. Supported by Institute of Physics in Ireland and IBEC. Contact paulnungent@eircom.net
Astronomy module http://astro.ucc.ie/TY_AstronomyModule/ Designed for and (primarily by) teachers interested in giving a module in Astronomy. Assuming no previous knowledge of Astronomy, it is based on a series of 19 "hands-on" activities for the students, augmented by clearly written background material. Powerpoint presentations are also provided for the teacher.
Design and Discovery module (Intel) This design and discovery module promotes a hands-on learning experience by encouraging students to identify creative solutions to everyday problems in the world of design and engineering. The module focuses on basic scientific, design and engineering concepts. http://www.skoool.ie/design_discovery.asp
The Virtual Physics Laboratory From a lens to a nuclear power station. A suite of over 170 simulations based on real data. Produced by the National Physics Laboratory and the Institute of Physics. Contact paulnugent@eircom.net
Science UPD8 http://www.upd8.org.uk/ Science UPD8 is a website translating the latest breakthroughs and science behind the news, into inspiring activities – and publishing them fast. Includes activities and worksheets. Well worth the short registration
Teachers domain http://www.teachersdomain.org Excellent collection of short video clips by experts.
TEACHNET Senior Cycle and Transition Year physics resources.
http://www.teachnet.ie/resources/default.asp?NCID=275&RTID=3&RCID=70&RSID=1&RID=837
LEPLA http://www.lepla.org/en/index.php Relevant, simple, but non-trivial, physics experiments with support materials to help set up the experiments and analyse the results. They are designed to help ease the transition from school to university.
Physics ‘book club’ reading list
SciCast Physics competition http://www.planet-scicast.com/physics.cfm Produce a film of less than two and a half minutes that explains physics in an entertaining way. Open to all ages.
Physics on Stage demonstration booklet downloads available at http://www.iopireland.org/activity/education/Science_on_Stage/Physics_on_Stage_3/page_19145.html
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