Test run went this afternoon

Finished two days of loudspeaker making with year 8. Key to making them loud is to ensure the coil is securely attached to the cup so that the cup vibrates along with the coil.

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Got the few students who were actually in my lesson this afternoon to test out the tumble buggies / constant velocity buggies ready for next year.

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One of the many activities in my forces and motion sets of ideas

www.teachphysics.org/home/forces-...

This is probably my favourite idea on slide 140 from the waves collection of physics teaching ideas (see quoted post). Using a cheap remote controlled LED light to see the appearance change under red and green light. Students have to explain it.

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Here is the collection of over 250 ideas for teaching the waves topic from KS3 to A-Level. Follow the link to access them all: www.teachphysics.org/home/waves-i...

Thanks to all who contributed and especially @ogdentrust.bsky.social for funding my time to make it.

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