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Faster Than Light Neutrinos (Maybe): Field Trip!

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Walk in the shoes of a research scientist. A short video describes the hurdles necessary to prove that neutrinos are faster than light. The narrator describes the initial experiment and the follow-up research necessary to support the findings.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils write a reflection on the pros and cons of the scientific process 
  • Ask pairs to share what they perceive as the hardest step in the process
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects a previous understanding of the neutrino particles
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses metaphors to make a difficult concept easier to understand
  • Design of the video is engaging and holds the viewers' attention
Cons
  • None