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What skills can you learn from Physics? Discuss as a table. Write ideas on a post-it note and stick it on the board.

Where could science take you? Get the pupils to feedback on what barriers did she come across and how / why did she overcome them. What has she achieved in her career? https://icould.com/videos/maggie-aderin-pocock-mbe/

Is Physics important? Aliens come from out of space and remove all physics knowledge from the whole population….. What can we now not do as a result?

2. Physics Makes Things Possible Without physics there would be no: Grocery laser scanners Space rockets Light bulbs Digital cameras Cars Cell phones Airplanes Solar panels Fibre optics DVD players Computers MP3 players Flatscreen TVs Diamond 9 activity – pupils choose 9 of the inventions and then prioritise as most to least important with justification.

Physics provides quantitative and analytic skills needed for analyzing data and solving problems in the sciences, engineering and medicine, as well as in economics, finance, management, law and public policy. Physics is the basis for most modern technology, and for the tools and instruments used in scientific, engineering and medical research and development. Manufacturing is dominated by physics-based technology. Physics helps you to help others. Doctors that don’t understand physics can be dangerous. Medicine without physics technology would be barbaric. Schools without qualified physics teachers cut their students off from a host of well-respected, well paying careers. Students who study physics do better on SAT, MCAT and GRE tests. Physics majors do better on MCATs than bio or chem majors. Transferable skills – Print out slides 6 and 7 pupils skim information and give feedback on what the information is about.

Physics opens the door to many career options. More options, in fact, than almost any other college subject. Conversely, not taking physics closes the door to more career options. You can't become an engineer or a doctor without physics; you’re far less likely to get a job in teaching; your video games will be boring and your animated movies won’t look realistic; and your policy judgments on global warming will be less compelling. College and corporate recruiters recognize the value of physics training. Although the number of job ads specifically asking for physicists is smaller than, e.g., for engineers, the job market for those with skills in physics is more diverse and is always strong. Because physics encourages quantitative, analytical and “big picture” thinking, physicists are more likely to end up in top management and policy positions than other technical professionals. Of the three top science-related positions in the U.S. government, two - Energy Secretary and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - are currently held by physicists.

Questions from reading activity Which careers use quantitative data? Give an example of data that would be used. Which careers use qualitative data? Give an example of data and how it is used. Which sector is dominated by physics technology? Give an example within the information that shows that physics skills are important and justify your choice.

Potential apprentice opportunity's linked from physics:

Desired qualifications Warehouse apprenticeship- pupils to look at information on slides 2-6 and come up with the sector / employer that the apprenticeship is linked to. Desired qualifications GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths as a minimum or equivalent

Hays Travel Ideally, we look for GCSE (or equivalent) grades A – C including Maths and English however as you will be continuing your education with us, you have the opportunity to work towards achieving maths and English functional skills to the required grades if you don’t already possess these. It would also be quite useful if you are well travelled or have a qualification relevant to the industry however, this is not essential.

Commission Engineering Desired skills •You have secured A Levels (or equivalent) in either Maths, a Science, IT or Engineering.

You enjoy working with highly skilled colleagues from around the world Engineering You have achieved A Levels (or equivalent) in maths, a science, IT or engineering. You enjoy working with highly skilled colleagues from around the world You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions to diverse challenges.

We look for three A-Levels at A We look for three A-Levels at A* to B in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Engineering, or an Engineering-focused Level 3 Extended BTEC. Manufacturing Engineering Rolls Royce