PROCESS OF SCIENCE
How do scientists think? Join us in this Perimeter Inspiration as we explore the habits of mind that scientists practice. Students will think like scientists as they collaborate together and communicate in creative ways to answer curiosity-driven questions. This kit includes a DVD with examples of creative multimedia presentations and a teacher's guide full of activities and case studies that introduce students to the process of science.
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BEYOND THE ATOM - REMODELLING PARTICLE PHYSICS
What is everything made of? This question is one of the deepest, most profound in human history. Join us on an historical journey from Rutherford scattering experiments in 1911 to today’s Large Hadron Collider. This teacher resource details scientific advances in our understanding of the building blocks that make up everything in the cosmos.
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CHALLENGE OF QUANTUM REALITY
A 30-minute video introduction to quantum physics – the single most important advance in our understanding of the universe – via the double-slit experiment and the concept of wave-particle duality. This kit includes the DVD resource, and an accompanying teacher's guide with worksheets and activities. Suitable for grades 11 and 12.
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EVERYDAY EINSTEIN: GPS & RELATIVITY
What do Einstein and GPS have in common? Find out in the first Perimeter Inspirations module highlighting the power and relevance of one of humanity's greatest intellectual achievements. "Everyday Einstein" is an educational resource that includes a five-minute video and an accompanying teacher’s guide. Suitable for grades 9 through 12.
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MEASURING PLANCK'S CONSTANT
Planck’s constant (h = 6.63 x 10-34 Js) is a universal constant that lies at the heart of quantum physics. This resource centres around a laboratory activity in which students measure Planck’s constant using a simple electronic circuit. Suitable for grades 11 and 12.
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MYSTERY OF DARK MATTER
Explore the mysterious substance that makes up about 90% of the mass of every galaxy in the universe, called dark matter, in this engaging 30-minute video featuring Dr. Damian Pope.This kit includes the DVD resource, and an accompanying teacher's guide with worksheets and activities. Suitable for grades 11 and 12.
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THE PHYSICS OF INNOVATION
Where does technology come from? Virtually all of the technology we enjoy today is powered by the four key scientific concepts of quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, special relativity, and general relativity. Enjoy this inspirational video featuring Dr. Richard Epp, Manager of Scientific Outreach. This kit includes the DVD resource, and an accompanying teacher's guide with worksheets and activities. Suitable for grades 9 through 12.
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REVOLUTIONS IN SCIENCE
Join Alice and Bob as they ask simple questions about our world that lead to three of the most profound revolutions in science: general relativity, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. Suitable for grades 9 through 12.
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