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How Does an Atom-Smashing Particle Accelerator Work? Instructional VideoHow Does an Atom-Smashing Particle Accelerator Work? Instructional Video
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9th - Higher Ed
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How Does an Atom-Smashing Particle Accelerator Work?

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Address the question that physics learners are burning to know the answer to: How does an atom-smashing particle accelerator work? The LHC or Large Hadron Collider is introduced as a tool for uncovering the mysterious rules that govern matter. When addressing particle physics, show this video to walk your class step-by-step through how this type of research is done. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

subatomic particles, particles

Additional Tags

subatomic particle, particle accelerator, science

Pros

  • Engaging animation
  • Thorough and clear explanations
  • Fascinating topic

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RST.11-12.9

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AP Physics 1: Work, Energy, and Power Review

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Prepare your AP Physics class for the exam with a video that covers work, energy, and power. The quick review also covers common mistakes and test-taking tips that will help your scholars find areas they need to spend more time...
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Instructional Video

Chemistry and Physics: History of the Atom (Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr Models)

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Unit Plan

Ted: Ted Ed: How Does an Atom Smashing Particle Accelerator Work?

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eBook

College Physics for AP® Courses

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Take a look at an organized physics course. The 34-section electronic textbook covers material in AP® Physics 1 and 2. Teachers use the text to supplement lectures and have the class work through the labs. Each section contains...
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Worksheet

Typical Numeric Questions for Physics I - Photoelectric Effect

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As the title implies, here is a collection of typical photoelectric effect problems that physics learners need to be able to solve. They determine the amount of energy of a photon, the photons produced per second, the frequency required...
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Elements of Chemistry: Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter

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Students explore scientific theories and the works of scientists.  In this chemistry lesson students develop a timeline  that shows how scientists work was built on the ones before them. 
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Worksheet

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In this physics activity, learners complete 50 multiple choice questions on physics. They determine the magnitude of work, energy and power.
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Handout

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