To use or not use virtual particles—how will your class decide? An episode of the Veritasium playlist explains the controversy of using virtual particles. Although referencing particles seem useful, their behavior is much different than typical particles.

Concepts

making predictions, hypotheses, scientific discoveries, quantum mechanics, particles

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils write a summary of the presentation as a conclusion to the lesson
• Ask different groups to debate the use of virtual particles

Classroom Considerations

• Requires Internet access if assigning for independent viewing

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Introduces individuals to the scientific evidence supporting predictions
• Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7