@ChatPhysics We are building a physics teacher network for Abingdon/Oxford/South Oxon and surrounding areas. If you're local to this area and aren't already in touch, do drop me a line/reply! We're planning on a TeachMeet on Weds Oct 5th (in Abingdon, 5.45pm) Please share!!!

Due to the popularity of physics, we are recruiting another physicist! Amazing school, great resources, engaged students, collaborative and supportive colleagues. Dm me for more info! @ChatPhysics @ChatSci @TptJournal @IOPTeaching @ALevelPhysicsHQ shsk.org.uk/vacancy/teacher-…

Demand outstrips supply in my dept: so many students want to take physics that we recruiting a part time physicist!!! Collaborative dept; centralised resources; passionate students; ace results! Interested? Drop me a line. Link here: shsk.org.uk/vacancy/teacher-… @ChatPhysics

Have just seen Oppenheimer. Astonishingly good. Not least the recognition of the recency of so much physics. And such poignancy. Much food for thought on the ethics of science. I’m going to recommend all my 6th formers see it.

My FANTASTIC lab technician has just presented me with a home-made air conditioning unit….!!!!! #lovePhysics

I have a daughter in Y10. It is only now becoming clear to me exactly HOW MUCH we ask of our young people doing their GCSEs. 10 subjects (ish). Hours of exams for each. So much learning for each, with real complexity in parts. All examined in a tiny window of time. Why???

Have seen yesterday’s AQA paper 1. 3 ‘tricky’ sub-questions in amongst it all. But the rest was very doable. The m/c were a gift.

Today I had the total privilege of being the 'wing man' to a colleague as she ran an inspirational session with a gang of Y7s exploring the science and ethics of detecting exoplanets. Watching an exceptional classroom practitioner in action: balm for the soul. 😍 #lovephysics

I’ve just done this. Very worth doing. Although disappointed that it seems to have been written by the RSC. As such, there’s a big bit about what teachers would like removed from GCSE Chem, to slim it down. But no similar q for Phys (or Bio) - a glaring omission, @iopteaching

Saw these 'refraction cups' online this morning (from Arbor Sci). You fill with liquids of different densities and can investigate refraction/TIR. I thought they looked fab. Then I looked closely at the printed protractor on the bottom... unhelpful arrangement? @ChatPhysics

Any AQA Physics teachers know what 'talk out' refers to on an A-level mark scheme??? @ChatPhysics

Remarkable difference between physics and chem/bio 🤔

We've got a new toy in the dept (really kindly donated by our Parent's Association) - a @Vaonis_fr Vespera digital observatory - a robotic astro-camera capable of automated deep-space photography. It is SO COOL!!!!!!!!!! (Images taken from my back garden!)

We're at one of my favourite points in the year: the exam classes have got the bit between their teeth, and I'm being bombarded by messages asking for help with this q or that q. I love the mental gymnastics of rapidly leaping from one topic to another 😍 Keeps me very happy!