Course: Teaching Primary Science: Physics

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Answering the question ‘What are forces?’ is actually a very tricky, as we can’t see forces. We can, however, observe the effects of forces upon objects. There are two types …

Sorting is another quick and powerful tool for assessing children’s knowledge and understanding. In the video we see children sorting different materials as to whether they thought they conducted electricity …

This week the focus is on forces, you will develop your understanding and look at some common misconceptions that children and adults may hold. We will support you throughout this …

In the video you can see children investigating electrical conductors and insulators using an energy stick. Energy sticks are a safe, inexpensive and engaging resource to have for electricity lessons. …

Anything vibrating makes a sound but sometimes we need to be very close to it to hear it . In order to make sounds louder we often need to amplify …

Challenging misconceptions can be most successful when children are given the time to explore and challenge their own thoughts and ideas. If children have a pre-constructed idea that small things …

In this video children are investigating the effect of changing the size of a sail on a boat. They use fans to generate wind power to push the boats forward, …

In this video, Sarah demonstrates a practical activity using electrical equipment and a data logger. This would help to challenge and reconstruct children’s understanding if they have the misconception that …

The short demonstration shows the effect of air resistance using two A4 sheets of paper (there is no narration in this video). This is a simple task to carry out. …

This week we will look at the topic electricity. We will discover what electricity is and what is going on in an electrical circuit. We will also look at electrical …

Last week we looked at how reconstructing the learning was only useful if the children were able to see an issue with their misconception. We have to support them to …

All online CPD courses from STEM Learning provide an opportunity to ask the educators more detailed questions as part of the course Q&A session. We record responses to your outstanding …

Friction occurs when two things are in contact and at least one of them is moving. Friction can occur between solid objects, such as a toy car and the floor, …

A great deal of what we are teaching in physics cannot be easily seen and can be quite abstract. Modelling is a useful strategy to help us represent, describe and …