The scientific models predicted the Higgs Boson for many years before it was proven. Filmed during the search for the Higgs Boson, the video discusses what it would mean for science if researchers proved it wrong. At the time of this video, they were over 90 percent certain it did not exist, but they continued researching just to verify.

Concepts

particles, the big bang theory, quantum physics

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Update the research on this topic as the Higgs Boson was discovered seven months after this video was released
• Create a timeline of research on the Higgs Boson
• Research other discoveries from CERN

Classroom Considerations

• Research is very outdated as it states they are increasingly confident the Higgs Boson doesn't exist; however, the resource is still useful for discussing the scientific process and the uncertainties that scientists test for

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes a link to a full-length interview in the notes on YouTube

Cons

• Includes out-of-date material and science