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Chapman University

The Standard Model Poster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Chemistry classes will appreciate this color-coded, single-page reference sheet for The Standard Model of particle physics. It is divided into two main sections: elementary particles and compound particles, both with their antiparticles....
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Particle Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth encyclopedia article on particle physics. Discusses what encompasses the study of particle physics, gives a history of particle physics, briefly describes the Standard Model of particle physics, discusses the dispute that...
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Article
Symmetry Magazine

Symmetry Magazine: Explain It in 60 Seconds: The Standard Model

For Students 9th - 10th
The Standard Model is the theory scientists use to understand how the universe is constructed. They recognize that it has deficiencies as not everything they observe can be explained with it. "Explain It In 60 Seconds" is an article...
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Particle Adventure: The Standard Model

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the Standard Model, a theory which attempts to explain atomic structure using leptons, quarks, and force carrier particles.
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Other

Fermilab: What Is the World Made Of?

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the building blocks of matter, and the forces that interact among them. There is also brief discussion of antimatter and the standard model. This resource has numerous links to additional physics topics.
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eBook
Other

National Research Council: Elementary Particle Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics, part of the U.S. National Research Council, presents this massive report on particle physics. It's a definitive document. Surprisingly readable, totally detailed. Start with the Table of...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Fundamental Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Investigates fundamental particles and their discovery, and how they relate to fundamental forces.
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Other

Hands on Cern: Explore the Smallest Components of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
An online course in particle physics with colorful images, charts and animations. Begin by learning about the Standard Model and the types of particles, particle families, and forces, then carry this knowledge over to your study and...
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Other

Lancaster University: Particle Physics Package: Higgs

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at where the Higgs boson exists within the Standard Model of particle physics. Explains forces in the Model (electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force) and offers thoughts on how the Higgs particle might be...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Murray Gell Mann Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel E-Museum contains a brief biography of nobel laureate Murray Gell-Mann, summarizing the various research positions he held through his career.
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Curated OER

Sm Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at where the Higgs boson exists within the Standard Model of particle physics. Explains forces in the Model (electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force) and offers thoughts on how the Higgs particle might be...