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Scientists can't just change a neutron to a proton, can they? Although they don't have control of this process yet, they have identified the weak force that does exactly that. The simple graphics in an interesting video explain the process accurately without over simplification. The video also provides examples of how the process is used in other types of science.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the application of this principle in carbon-14 dating
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prior knowledge of the parts of an atom, leptons, and boson
- Public comment sections often lead to inappropriate content for the classroom, so display carefully
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning in English, French, and German
- Offers cross-curricular connections to multiple branches of science and archeology
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- None