Course Director for PGCE Secondary and Lead Science Tutor at CCCU. All round Physics Geek and Mum. All thoughts and comments are mine.

Joined August 2014
30 Photos and videos
A brilliant day out and fabulous CPD!
We are delighted to announce Regional #Physics Day is back in #Kent at a brand new location @qegs_faversham on Saturday 25 March 2023. A full day of physics #support & hands-on #practical activities. To book your place visit: stem.org.uk/cpd/519774/regio… #science #teachers #CPD
380
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
#TalkScottishEducation Classroom teachers. Which of these are you most in need of in order to most effectively do your job? Please RT
76% Time
10% Resources
11% Autonomy
3% Other (reply)
643 votes • Final results
12
19
7
As Neil says…
Christina is excellent so you might want to have a look at this course eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-to-sc…
3
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
We will be running one of these in East Surrey if anyone is interested . Sign up below:
Teaching KS3/4 physics in England without a physics specialism? Sign up for @OgdenTrust FREE Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching #SKPT 🛠️ build knowledge & confidence 📅 8 weeks of blended learning 🎓 led by subject specialists Sign up today👉 bit.ly/3y2JqHi
7
8
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
We’re counting down to Christmas with a giveaway! 🎄 To #win a SciChem bundle of goodies, follow & #RT by 23:59 on 12th Dec ‘21 to enter. Good luck, UK Only. T&Cs: Winner will be picked at random from the pooled Twitter & Facebook entries. #competition #christmas #goodluck
96
338
209
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
Really looking forward to the return of @IOPTeaching Maths on Monday with @DocWhalley and the Power of Per on 27th September. For all teachers of Physics whatever their specialism and especially useful for trainees and ECTs. talkphysics.org/groups/maths…

1
11
8
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
From Sept 21, the IOP will be running a substantial blended-learning course for science teachers within the English state sector who want to develop their physics subject knowledge and pedagogy. Find out more & apply talkphysics.org/events/skpt2… #TeachPhysics
1
17
14
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
Our 'science/religion encounters in the classroom' survey for beginning teachers closes on Monday 7 June. We would really value finding out about your experiences so do take the time to complete it over the next few days or pass it on to others @jpscience @katieclemmey @MAHardman
6
4
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
If you're new to teaching, new to physics or just looking for some new ideas, don't miss the new series of FREE 10-minute teacher films covering the KS4 curriculum. Please share with colleagues & RT! #PhysicsFuel#ChatPhysics #physicshelp #science #STEM bit.ly/37gpfqu
6
11
Brilliant demo from the great @ChristinaAstin
Thanks for all the ideas for Pringles tubes! Here’s a DIY shuttling ball experiment - thanks @physicsfox_ed. @PhysicsPartners @IOPTeaching @ogdentrust @CLEAPSS
1
5
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
We’ve been providing physics CPD at no cost to teachers and technicians in the UK & Ireland for many years. When lockdown began we had to move online. Over the summer, we reflected on the benefits of this change and have fed them into our plans for the new term. A thread 👇
2
22
46
Worried about how to help your students with the maths aspects of science? Then this workshop is for you!
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
Our School Engagement Manager and his niece explore the mystery of the reversing arrow in the latest installment of Do Try This At Home. Check it out and have a go at home! bit.ly/2Z1E8KM #IOPatHome #Lockdownlearning #HomeSchool
2
23
37
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
Pssst! Guess what!? No, you have to guess! Ok fine! We are back again this Friday! From 9am to 8.30pm BST we have 70 #scicomm-ers from Australia to the USA & loads inbetween sharing science & putting smiles on faces Follow along at #GlobalScienceShow. RT to spread the news!

ALT Almost Time GIF

1
14
18
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
All should try to embed some of these questions into your KS3/4 this summer! The thinking behind each resource is exceptional and when used properly will help you to address misconceptions and move on students' understanding of particularly difficult concepts!
Hundreds of FREE diagnostic questions & response activities to probe students' misunderstandings. Progression toolkits to develop key concepts. Subject maps for curriculum planning. Developed from research evidence by @UYSEG @Salters_Inst & @STEMLearningUK BestEvidenceScienceTeaching.…
1
3
13
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
This #NationalTeaDay grab your favourite cup, pour yourself a brew and let us hear your best tune! 👉 spark.iop.org/musical-tea #Physics #TeachPhysics
2
7
12
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
Over the past few weeks we've been pulling together our favourite resources to support home-learning. 👉spark.iop.org/supporting-sch… Organised by 🔹physics topic 🔹key stage or age range 🔹and type of resource all listed resources are tried and tested #TeachPhysics #Physics

11
24
This looks like a great idea for some home sciencing!!
2
2
Sharron Mackenzie retweeted
Teachers: do you teach physics or maths? Claim back student loan repayments made while employed as a teacher in the 2018-2019 financial year. Check your eligibility and submit your claim before 28 Feb. gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-paym…

4
4