Abstract—The National University of Laos (NUOL) invited a group of volunteers from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to revise the physics experiments to utilize the materials that were already available to students. The intension was to review and revise the materials regularly utilized in physics class. The project had access to limited materials and a small budget for the class in the unit; however, by developing experimental textbooks related to mechanics, electricity, and wave and vibration, the group found a way to apply them in the classroom and enhance the students teaching activities. The aim was to introduce a way to incorporate the materials and practices in the classroom to enhance the students learning and teaching skills, particularly when they graduate and begin working as high school teachers. Keywords—NUOL, JICA, physics experiment materials, small budget, mechanics, electricity I. IN.TRODUCTION HERE are many fields in teaching physics. Physics experiment materials are available, but they are old, and the authors have almost no experience in using materials related to mechanics, electrostatics, electricity, electromagnetics, alternating electricity, and optics fields that are available in the physics unit in the Department of Natural Science, Faculty of Education at NUOL. The group has the task of updating these outdated experiment materials and practice experiments with the students in the physics class. In the physics teaching process, it is important to understand the concepts and their use in everyday life. When performing experiments, it is important to pay attention and review what was learned. The volunteer group in this paper has minimal experience of teaching an experiment class; however, the intention is to develop a simple textbook that is easy to understand and encourages students to create their own experiments. The goal is to make use of the materials already available. Each page of the experiment textbook will outline an exercise. Students are encouraged to discuss the details of the experiment with each other and after class, in order to understand together. S. Xaphakdy is with the Department of Natural Science, Faculty of Education, the National University of Laos, P.O. Box 7322, Vientiane, Laos, (phone: +856-20-54804165; e-mail: xaphakdy.s@nuol.edu.la). T. Nagata was with Hokkaido Science Education Center in Japan, University of Malaya in Malaysia, Hokkaido University in Japan. He is now with Japan International Cooperation Agency in Laos, P. O. Box 3932 Vientiane Laos (phone: +856-20-5970-7337; fax: +856-21-241101; e-mail: 0k0t.nagata@ gmail.com). P Saykham, P.Souwannavong, V. Srithilat, P. Sengdala, B. Phetarnousone, B. Siharath, X. Chemcheng are with the National University of Laos. II. TEXTBOOKS OF REVIVED MATERIALS The materials that were stored in the laboratory staff room were moved to the new physics prep room. Most of the materials were covered with dust. The first step was to clean and check each item to determine if they could still be used or not. The department purchased the materials almost 20 ago, and most of the original manuals were missing, so it was necessary to search for each item one by one and develop the necessary materials and manuals. 1. Mass Measurement  Purpose: To understand mass and learn how to use a triple beam balance.  Materials: Triple bam balance, balance weight, mass objects.  Procedure: 1. Set each beam balance zero respectively. 2. Check the top of the beam indicates zero. If not, adjust the nut under the plate by rotating it. 3. Put the sample weight on the plate and measure the weight beginning from the heavy weight scale beam. Record the results in Table I. TABLE I MASS MEASURE Sample weight ͳͲ ଷ [kg] 1 2 3 10 20 30 50 100 200 500 Weight [kg] Only one balance is available for use. This balance has a loading disk and three kinds of scale weight beams. It is easy to use, but it is very important to treat the equipment gently. 2. Length Measurement with a Micrometer  Purpose: To learn how to use the micrometer.  Materials: Micrometer, paper [3].  Procedure: 1. Release the lock. 2. Open the pinching edge and pinch what is to bemeasured. 3. Read the main gauge. If the main gauge is less than half, take the reading from the sub gauge directly. 4. Set pinch arm open. 5. Release the lock of the micrometer and pinch the paper and check the tightness using the end screw. Be careful to ensure it is not tight too much or too lose. 6. Read the measurement on the main scale and subscale. Record the results in Table II. Syhalath Xaphakdy, Toshio Nagata, Saykham Phommathat, Pavy Souwannavong, Vilayvanh Srithilat, Phoxay Sengdala, Bounaom Phetarnousone, Boualay Siharath, Xaya Chemcheng Revising the Student Experiment Materials and Practices at the National University of Laos T World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences Vol:10, No:9, 2016 3288 International Scholarly and Scientific Research & Innovation 10(9) 2016 ISNI:0000000091950263 Open Science Index, Educational and Pedagogical Sciences Vol:10, No:9, 2016 publications.waset.org/10006494/pdf