The Random Physicist

An introduction on how to teach the basics of parallel and series circuits, including how to do a simple lab on the difference between parallel and series circuits for light bulbs. Included in this zip file is a powerpoint for use with the students. A worksheet for classroom lab. A set up guide, with list of equipment, and some images to make your own editable material.

High quality images and displays for AP and IB Physics particicle physics topics. Includes displays of the particle zoo, feynman diagrams and the rules for the laws of conservation. Included with the images are editable PowerPoint files.

In order to teach about the linear relationship of resistance and also resistivity, you can use a digital multimeter to measure the resistance of pencil graphite. All the instructions are on the powerpoint, and the only materials you need are a multimeter that can measure resistance, and an HB pencil (other pencil graphites work too).

Lesson with powerpoint slides and worksheet on calucating moments and turning effects for levers. Worksheet has worked answer key.

PowerPoint slides explaining what a potential divider is, and explaining step by step how we derive the equations for a potential divider. With an investigation suggestion for potential dividers. Worksheet included with 4 IB style questions on potential dividers, and mark scheme with worked solutions.

Student activity to model the random nature of radioactive decay. Each group (2 to 3 students) will need a pack of skittles or m & ms. Document includes student instructions, table template and graph template for students to record their data.

Posters and displays to explain the kinematics equaitons of motion and how they link in with projectile motion, using Hawkeye and the motion of an arrow as a theme. Included are 12 displays posters as well as the original PowerPoint that can be edited.

Six high resolution images explaining some of the key concepts of radioactive decay. Original PowerPoint file is included in case you want to edit or add to them.

2 page worksheet of 6 questions (and solutions) of SI units, converting units and calculating volume and density