National Qualifications Online

Physics

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The Physics page on NQ Online provides support materials and external web links for teaching and learning.

News, events and feature articles are included to assist professional development.

Resources

NQ Online resource database

Go to the resource database for teaching materials at a range of levels (including NQ Curriculum Support titles), many of which can be downloaded free.

NQ Online subject web links

Go to NQ Online's directory of educational websites for a selection of subject web links for help with coursework, homework and revision.

News

  • Strategic vision for assessment unveiled

    16 October 2009
    At the Scottish Learning Festival on September 23, 2009, the Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the publication of the strategic vision and key principles for assessment in Curriculum for Excellence.
  • Improving science education

    17 September 2009
    A blueprint for improving the teaching and learning of science in Scotland's schools was launched today (Wednesday 16 September 2009).
  • Scottish Qualifications Authority past papers

    21 August 2009
    News that the Scottish Qualfications Authority (SQA) now supply a selection of past papers free of charge, as well as marking instructions for each NQ subject.
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Latest resources

Biographies of Scottish Scientists

Promote a positive image of modern science by exploring the profiles of these Scottish scientists.

Popular resources

Telecommunications

Topics for Unit 1 including communication and codes, radio, television, satellites, optical fibres and telephones.

Useful links

Physics videos

Watch classroom clips on the BBC Learning Zone.

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