Teaching electricity physics in high school using simple experimental projects

Karimi, Naser; Yahyavi, Marziyeh; Vahedi, Hossein

doi:10.48310/esip.2025.17388.1005

Teaching electricity physics in high school using simple experimental projects

Document Type : Original Paper

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¹ Department of Physics Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

² Independent researcher

³ Department of Educational Psychology, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran;

10.48310/esip.2025.17388.1005

Abstract

The study of physics can be challenging for many students, particularly when access to practical resources that demonstrate physical laws is limited. Without the opportunity to observe scientific principles in their environment, students may struggle to comprehend these concepts, often resorting to rote memorization instead. In many Iranian schools, especially in rural areas, the scarcity or complete absence of laboratory equipment exacerbates this issue, hindering effective learning. This research aims to leverage the experiences of physics educators to propose easily accessible experiments that students can conduct, even at home, fostering a deeper understanding of physics principles. These proposed experiments are drawn from a global pool of innovative teaching practices, carefully summarized and adapted to the specific context and resources available within the country. It should be noted that the selection criteria for the projects and the steps taken to adapt them were there a consultation with teachers to select the most feasible ones. We encourage physics teachers to integrate these experiments into their curricula to enhance their students' comprehension, despite the constraints of limited laboratory facilities.

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