Physics in Canada / La Physique au Canada - 2011 (67.3)

Physics in Primary Schools (PIPS): Free fun physics for young children

Author(s)
Ann Marks
Institution
Education Consultant to the Physicists in Primary Schools

The Physicists in Primary Schools (PIPS) project aims to inspire young children with the enjoyment and excitement of science. Twelve ‘presentations’ have been developed, which can be found on the Institute of Physics website at www.iop.org/pips. All the material is free to download. Physicists who use the materials to conduct primary school visits in the UK do not ask for payment from the schools. In these school visits, basic physics is explained through fun activities - then applications are linked with the children’s real life experiences!