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Physics Super-Curricular resources

Physics Super-Curricular resources

FILMS

Interstellar

Task: How does the film use real physics concepts such as relativity, black holes and time dilation to build its story?

Gravity

Task: : Which aspects of orbital mechanics and space physics are portrayed accurately, and which are exaggerated for drama?

Oppenheimer

Task: What physical principles underpin nuclear fission, and how did they shape the development of the atomic bomb?

Radioactive (Marie Curie)

Task: How did Marie Curie’s discoveries change our understanding of radioactivity and nuclear physics?

SECTION 2: TV

Wonders of the Universe – Brian Cox

Task: How does the series explain the life cycle of stars and the long‑term evolution of the universe?

Secrets of Quantum Physics – “Let There Be Life”

Task: What does the episode reveal about the role of quantum mechanics in biological processes? (No official link available in your list)

A Brief History of Time – Stephen Hawking

Task: How does Hawking explain the origins and fate of the universe using modern cosmology?

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry – Neil deGrasse Tyson

Task: Which astrophysics concept in the book did you find most surprising or easiest to understand, and why?

Six Easy Pieces – Richard Feynman

Task: How does Feynman simplify complex physics ideas, and which explanation helped you most?

The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Task: What makes Feynman’s approach to explaining physics different from traditional textbooks?

We Need to Talk About Kelvin – Marcus Chown

Task: How does the book use everyday examples to explain deep physics ideas?

The Grand Design – Stephen Hawking & Leonard Mlodinow

Task: How does the book explore the idea that the universe may not require a creator to exist?

Physics of the Future – Michio Kaku

Task: Which future technology discussed in the book seems most plausible based on current physics?

Science Museum (London)

Task: Which exhibit helped you understand a physics concept more clearly, and why?

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Task: How does the observatory demonstrate the importance of timekeeping and celestial measurement in physics?

Erasmus Darwin Lectures

Task: What new idea or perspective did you gain from the lecture you attended?

Isaac Physics

Task: Which problem set challenged you the most, and how did you overcome it?

Physics & Maths Tutor

Task: How do the past papers or topic notes help you identify areas for improvement?

ScienceShorts (Exam Walkthroughs)

Task: Which walkthrough helped you understand how to structure exam‑style answers?

Cognito

Task: Which Cognito video helped you understand a difficult physics concept more clearly?

Seneca Learning

Task: Which physics topic did you revise on Seneca, and how did the interactive format help reinforce your understanding?

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Task: What physics idea discussed in the episode surprised you, and how does it connect to what you’ve learned in class?

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Bridge Cross Road
Burntwood
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WS7 2DB

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Email: office@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk

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