Making quantum and particle physics accessible in the junior science curriculum! The quantum and particle physics elements of the new curriculum might seem difficult to approach by inquiry, but with these readily prepared hands-on materials the concepts and methods of particle physics can be made accessible to inquiry at this level. Using free resources from the Perimeter Institute (Canada's Centre for Theoretical Physics) and readily available materials (we even can provide free kits for participants!) you can guide your students in understanding, and recreating, how we have arrived at our current model of quarks and leptons, and to see the quantization of light hands-on. Tap into the deep interest students have in modern physics to engage them in inquire and knowledge construction and get glimpses into the deepest aspects of our universe!
Philip has taught physics in BC for 25 years, as well as worked to develop teaching resources for the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and TRIUMF (Canada's National Particle Accelerator). He is passionate about teaching students the beauty and wonder of the world as seen... Read More →
Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute
Laura Pankratz has been actively interested in helping students be successful for many years. She has been working with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics for the last 8 years to develop classroom-ready resources that teachers can use for general science and for high... Read More →
I teach Physics at Collingwood School and I am a member of the BCAPT Advisory Board. I enjoy Pro-Ds because they provide us with lots of opportunities to talk to other teachers and share resources.
Friday October 19, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Room 151
