Level 1

How Speedy are These Muons?

In this activity, students use authentic detector data to apply simple 1D kinematics (v=d/t), interpret graphical data, and evaluate measurement uncertainties.

Cosmic Watch Lab Suite

This Cosmic Watch Suite of data activities describes experiments that can be done either at the singles or two-fold rate.

Angles and Dimuons

This activity is based on the data analysis used for World Wide Data Day,

TOTEM 1

Students use TOTEM data to determine if protons (quantum objects) obey classical conservation of momentum.

Particle Transformations

Students discover the rules of particle transformations using transformation diagrams.

Making Tracks II

Students analyze tracks in a bubble chamber.

QuarkNet STEP UP: Careers in Physics

Lesson #2 in QuarkNet STEP UP Series on encouraging the study of physics.

Energy, Momentum, and Mass

Students examine data to find how energy, momentum, and mass are related.

Histograms: Uncertainty

Students construct histograms, identify the best value to represent the data, and report the uncertainty in their answers. 

What Heisenberg Knew

Heisenberg knew that, at the quantum level, we cannot know everything, at least not all at once. Students explore uncertainties in measurements of complimentary variables to find this out for themselves.