One equation to rule ... everything? Introduce your class to The Standard Model, a simple(ish) equation that explains how things happen in the world around us—and far beyond Earth. Individuals view examples of the factors involved in The Standard Model and phenomena they can study using the equation.

Concepts

the universe, scientific theories, particles

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lesson by having paired learners research the developers of The Standard Model
• Ask pupils to identify the variables in the equation during the video

Classroom Considerations

• The video is an introduction to the Model, so it requires very little prior knowledge

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The narrator builds interest by offering hints to topics in the videos that follow
• Animated sequences draw pupils in and lend visual support to difficult concepts

Cons

• None