Cosmic Workshop - College of DuPage - February 2017
Objectives
Participating teachers will be able to:
- Organize data using the cosmic ray muon e-Lab.
- Specify limitations and assumptions of a propsed experiment.
- Manipulate apparatus using appropriate data acquisition equipment for calibration, characterization, and analysis of measurements.
- Generalize from data possible sources and scale of experimental error.
- Summarize and communicate claims, evidence and results to demonstrate the nature of scientific research.
- Implement plans to use the cosmic ray e-Lab with the classroom community.
Agenda
Times and specific activities are subject to adjustment.
Location is BIC Room 3740, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Saturday February 4, 2017
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09:00 Intros, learning objectives, norms 09:30 QuarkNet introduction, needs assessment, intro cosmic ray studies 10:45 Set up CRMDs
12:00 LUNCH 13:00 CRMD study
15:00 Set up detector for taking data; e.g., configured for muon speed measurment 15:30 Reflection & discussion of day 16:00 End of day; Take CR data until next week
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
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09:00 Review previous week's activities 09:30 Parallel research groups:
12:00 LUNCH 13:00 Team CR Investigation; Posters
15:30 Reflection & discussion of day 16:00 End of day |
Resources
Contacts
- Mark Adams, QN Staff (cosmic focus)
- Tom Carter, College of DuPage/Mentor
