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Follow the steps in the project map above and use the information below for a successful masterclass.
Masterclass Basic Design
Find useful general information on International Masterclasses from Local Organisation in the IMC website.
Elements common to all masterclass institutes previous to day of the masterclass:
- Orientation for mentors and teachers by QuarkNet staff or fellow (1-3 hr)
- Classroom preparation of students by teacher (~3 hr)
Typical masterclass day (6-8 hr):
- Registration (sample sign-in sheet) and gateway activity (e.g. cloud chamber, cosmic ray detector, or e/m apparatus)
- Icebreaker or kick-off activity
- Mentor presentation (a bit of standard model, a bit of mentor's own research)
- Lab tour
- Teacher presentation on masterclass measurement (ATLAS Z-path, CMS WZH-path, or other)
- Lunch with a physicist
- Masterclass measurement by students with help from mentor, teachers, other physicists
- Discussion of combined results for Institute
- Videoconference or other communication of results
- Wrap-up
These elements and their timing may vary at the discretion of masterclass leaders.
Follow the steps in the Project Map
Before your masterclass:
Get Oriented. Schedule an orientation for masterclass leaders, tutors, and teachers with QuarkNet staff or fellows to go over masterclass basics, try out the measurement, and ask any questions you have.
Prepare Students. We have found that, while students can come to a masterclass in "blank slate" mode, they benefit most if they have had 1-3 hours of preparation by their teachers in school during class or during non-class meeting times. We suggest activities.
On the masterclass day:
Measure Data. This page provides connections to the masterclass measurements supported by Fermilab and QuarkNet. There are two links for each measurement: library page for physicists and teachers and website for students and the public.
Communicate your results. All scientific investigations include communication with the wider community. You can do this with a videoconference with Fermilab and other masterclass institutes, by online submission, or other means.
Stay informed and communicate
Learn more about International Masterclasses (IMC) at the IMC website. You can find IMC Circulars at the bottom of the IMC Organization page.
If you have questions or concerns, please email Shane Wood or Spencer Pasero for Neutrino masterclasses or Ken Cecire for LHC masterclasses or general masterclass questions.
To reach students, check to Get the word out section of the Classroom Prep page or contact us.