Even scientists don't really understand quarks! Learners watch as the instructor describes what scientists do know about quark particles and their interaction with each other. The lesson dispels myths that individuals may have about quarks in an installment of a larger physics playlist.

Concepts

protons, neutrons, subatomic particles, particles, charged particles

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the video as homework and use class time to discuss the lesson
• Have pupils record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer as they watch the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Expects viewers to have basic background knowledge of quarks

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides a model to represent the relationships of particles
• Offers an option for closed captioning to aid in note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

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