2006 - 2012 2006 - 2012
The Fermilab/Univeristy of Chicago QuarkNet group has high school teachers from the Chicago suburbs. We meet twice in the summer, and a few times during the school year, to discuss how to effectively integrate research experiences into classroom activities. During the summer, we host teams of high school students and teachers. These teams work on research projects with scientists at Fermilab.
High school students interested in joining the QuarkNet Summer Research Program can read this program summary and learn how to apply.
| Year | Workshops | Masterclasses | Student Research | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Cosmic Ray Detectors - Arduino 101 Workshop | CMS J/Psi | Home - Projects | Lesson Plans Ideas and Resources |
| 2010 | August 6,13 | February | F.R.O.G.S. - Astro Links | |
| 2009 | SDSS: Experience Expansion of Universe | February Video | Astronomy Seismometry | Expansion of Universe |
| 2008 | SDSS Research | |||
| 2007 | SDSS Merging Galaxies | |||
| 2006 | Teachers Guide |
On February 21, 2009 and February 27, 2010 students attended the all-day masterclass at Fermilab. Working with physicists students analyzed 1,000 LEP events to confirm the Z-boson branching ratios. The day culminated in a "scientific conference" in Curia II.
In 2011 students and teachers came to Fermilab for a Masterclass.
Teacher's Guide - Download our collection of education materials including a variety of worksheets, activities, labs and lesson plans as well as modern physics units. The beta version was tested in author's classrooms.