Physics contributes to many fields of research and employment e.g. development of new medical equipment and treatments, car safety and design, all engineering disciplines, communications etc. Studying physics encourages pupils ask questions about the world around them. Especially the who, what, where, why, how and when of things. Asking questions leads to better learning and the interest to go and learn, and keep learning for themselves. As a department our aims are that Pupils enjoy working in the physics department Pupils are encouraged and supported to achieve their potential All pupils who study physics achieve a qualification These aims are supported in a department where pupils are provided with opportunities to use modern computer software, data handling devices, modern text books and all sorts of experimental equipment.,
Staff
Miss A Burnett (Faculty Head) Mr G Jooty
The Physics Sharepoint Site has learning zones for National 4, National 5 and Higher Physics: Access to past papers, notes extra practice questions and hyperlinked to suitable sites.
https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/5331137/BaldragonPhysics/SitePages/Home.aspx
Material will be placed on the Science Sharepoint site (GLOW)
Students will need their Glow usernames and passwords and can log in here: https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/5331137/BaldragonPhysics/BaldragonscienceS1S2/SitePages/Home.aspx
BBC Resources
A set of videos for Curriculum for Excellence Science Level 4 outcomes https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zjk2fg8
A set of videos for Curriculum for Excellence Science Level 3 outcomes https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zq8myrd
Physics material is now delivered via the TEAMS app. Students should have received an email invite to the appropriate class. If there are any issues with not receiving an email please contact the physics department via the school.
Students can download the free Brainscape app and create a free account. This will allow them to access the electronic flashcards set up by the Physics department for revision and consolidation. Students who have used it before will be able to access immediately. Other students will be cleared to use the flashcards as soon as possible.
National 5 Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Through SQA:
https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Physics&level=N5
Through Sharepoint: https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/5331137/BaldragonPhysics/National5PhysicsLearningZone/BaldragonPhysics/SitePages/Home.aspx
Brainscape: students can download the free Brainscape app and create a free account. This will allow them to access the electronic flashcards set up by the physics department for revision and consolidation. Students who have used it before will be able to access immediately. Other students will be cleared to use the flashcards as soon as possible.
National 4 https://www.brainscape.com/p/17E47-LH-5E1NC
National 5 https://www.brainscape.com/p/17E47-LH-4E1BA
SCHOLAR is an online site which has a variety of subjects and has full course coverage for National 5 Physics including test and simulations. This can be accessed by students GLOW logins. There are online interactive sessions that students can participate in if they book a place. It is in conjunction with Heriot-Watt University. https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/
Bright Red Digital Zone is the online site for the company that make the exam revision guides for each subject. Students can create a free account with the company and use all their online quizzes and materials. This is available for every subject.
This link takes you to the National 5 zone where you can click on a subject and create a free account. https://www.brightredbooks.net/n5
BBC Bitesize is the BBC’s highly respected online material for National 5 and National 4 physics. Access to revision notes, quizzes and relevant videos.
Higher Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Direct from SQA https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Physics&level=NH
Through Sharepoint (access to papers and marking instructions back to 2006) https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/5331137/BaldragonPhysics/HigherPhysicsLearningZone/HigherPastPapers/SitePages/Home.aspx
Brainscape App (Electronic Flashcards) for S1, S2, S3, N4, N5 and Higher Physics. Students can download the free Brainscape app and create a free account. This will allow them to access the electronic flashcards set up by the physics department for revision and consolidation. Students who have used it before will be able to access immediately. Other students will be cleared to use the flashcards as soon as possible.
https://www.brainscape.com/p/17E47-LH-4CSA1
SCHOLAR is an online site which has a variety of subjects and has full course coverage for Higher Physics including test and simulations. This can be accessed by students GLOW logins. There are online interactive sessions that students can participate in if they book a place. It is in conjunction with Heriot-Watt University. https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/
BBC Bitesize highly respected online material for Higher physics. Access to revision notes, quizzes and relevant videos. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zpyb4wx
Bright Red Digital Zone is the online site for the company that make the exam revision guides for each subject. Students can create a free account with the company and use all their online quizzes and materials. This is available for every subject. This link takes you to the National 5 zone where you can click on a subject and create a free account. https://www.brightredbooks.net/higher
SCHOLAR is an online site which has a variety of subjects and has full course coverage for Advanced Higher Physics including test and simulations. This can be accessed by students GLOW logins. There are online interactive sessions that students can participate in if they book a place. It is in conjunction with Heriot-Watt University. https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/
Higher Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Direct From SQA https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Physics&level=NAH
SWAY has been posted on our Twitter Feed (see below) to send information to parents/ carers and students link https://sway.office.com/ah2R03MSwFxC8Dm0?ref=Link
Looking For More To Do?
BBC Bitesize Higher https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zpyb4wx
BBC Bitesize National 5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6fsgk7
BBC Bitesize National 4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/znb39j6
SCHOLAR Program for N5, H and Advanced Higher – Log in using your GLOW credentials https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/
Bright Red Digital Zone – create a free account using an email address to access the materials https://www.brightredbooks.net/subjects/