$18
weeklyor $180 for 10 classes
The Universe at the Smallest Level: Understand the Building Blocks (Part 1)
Completed by 46 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Course
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(875 reviews)
Popular
Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
2-8 learners per class
50 min
What's included
10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Learners may complete weekly assignments that require them to apply or remember ideas learned in the week's class.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
The universe is made of incredibly tiny particles that interact to make everything happen. Protons, neutrons, and electrons bond together to form atoms. But how does this happen? What are those made of? These are questions that scientists have been working on answering for the last hundred years. In this class we will look at the experiments that have brought us to what is known as the Standard Model of Particle Physics, and what the pieces of the Standard Model are. This class is the first part to a series of classes to give learners an introduction to particle physics. Each week's lesson will include the following: ~ Listening as I explain the week's concept ~ Viewing a slideshow and diagrams to represent the ideas presented ~ Asking and answering questions throughout the class, aloud and/or in the chat box ~ Sketching models to represent experiments or particles we discuss ~ Adding to what will be a completed chart showing what is called the Standard Model of Particle Physics ~ Discussing the discovery of particles and the importance of particle-level physics
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the most basic particles that create and rule the universe. By the end of class students will be able to explain what the Standard Model of Particle Physics is, how its organized, and what the different types of particles do.Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
What is the Standard Model of Particle Physics?
~ Examine the Standard Model (the basic chart showing all the fundamental particles)
~ Learn about Matter and Forces and how they're equally important in particle physics
~ Understand the idea of particle or quantum physics and what we will learn in this class 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Development of Atomic Theory
~ Analyze and sketch experiments that proved that atoms can be split into protons, neutrons, and electrons
~ Discuss and sketch ways the idea of the atom has changed throughout history
~ Update our understanding of the Standard Model from week 1 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
The Fundamental Forces of Nature
~ Learn how scientists discovered the 4 fundamental forces that cause all action in our universe
~ Learn the force-carrying bosons
~ Get basic understanding of how force is passed between particles 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Quantizing Forces
~ Analyze and sketch two experiments that proved the true nature of light as a force
~ Understand that forces can be broken down into individual pieces
~ Discuss how quantizing forces changes our understanding of them 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Supply List
A notebook dedicated to this subject is preferred, but not required. We will reference material from previous lessons so it will be helpful to have previous notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Cloud State University
I have been teaching homeschoolers ages 6-21 for 18+ years. During that time I've taught all traditional subjects and found ways to tailor them to the needs and learning styles of all learners. I have taught math, chemistry, and physics on Outschool for 3 years. I have studied particle physics in the past and continue to attend particle physics lectures to broaden my base knowledge and help me teach the most up-to-date material possible in this changing field. During my time teaching I've had many learners ask about the subatomic world and what we know about it, which has helped me create strategies in teaching this content.Reviews
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