Category: Type:Online Resources
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INFN kids: physics and comics
INFN Kids is a national outreach initiative, dedicated to children of primary and middle schools ages. Leo and Alice discover physics via comics, tales and games. The INFN Kids project includes many structures in Italy. Leo and Alice can found in festivals, open workshop events and even in schools with play-edic workshops.
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Cosmic@Web – Astroparticle learning platform for students
A number of simple experiments were developed at the DESY Zeuthen campus. Data from these experiments are published on the Cosmic@Web learning platform, along with a range of online analysis tools and introductory material. In addition to local experiments, data are provided from a global network of continuously-operating cosmic particle experiments.
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Fermilab Neutrino Summer Lecture
The Neutrino Physics Center Summer Lectures are informal presentations for students at all levels. It covers both theory and experimental aspects of neutrino physics, with some emphasis on Fermilab experiments. The lectures are geared towards undergraduate and graduate students and are made available online.
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Remote Masterclasses in Poland
Masterclass participation is limited by room capacity and travel costs. Remote masterclasses expand geographical reach and make it easier to ask questions. However, it lacks in person interactions and showed a decreased “efficiency” in measurements. Nevertheless, it remains a valuable opportunity to connect with students interested in physics who can’t attend regular Masterclasse.
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Fermilab & QuarkNet : Serving and expanding audiences during COVID
During the COVID pandemic, Fermilab and QuarkNet websites served as hubs for different audiences, offering activities, virtual resources and guidance for parents and teachers. The structures also held online outreach events and developed social media strategies to foster engagement.
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IMC initiatives : learning-at-home during COVID
In response to many IMC cancellations due to COVID-19, virtual masterclasses were developed. Various online tools can effectively support remote learning at home : Zoom is highly effective for live lectures, webinars, and group work, and resources can be adapted with online tally sheets, Kahoot quizzes…
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Outreach online program for ICHEP2020
The conference ICHEP2020 was held in Prague and showcased a variety of activities for the general public. The event featured talks, workshops, activities and even a DJ set. Some activities took place in person but most were online.
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Perimeter Institute Educational Resources
Perimeter Institute provides free digital educational resources designed to help teachers explain a range of important physics and science topics. Each compilation includes a set of lesson plans, hands-on activities and demos, modifiable worksheets, background information for teachers, and original PI videos.
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Web-based Educational Tool for ATLAS as part of the Czech Particle Physics Project
The two modules were developed as part of a summer student project, both featuring an introduction page and a Interactive web application. The first module takes students through the process of finding an Axion-Like Particle (ALP) using the ATLAS-Forward Proton (AFP) detector. The second shows students how to determine the mass of the Higgs boson…
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Portuguese language advanced teacher’s program online
The online program was envisioned to maintain interactions between teachers and speakers during the COVID time with an advanced program including training for Masterclasses or virtual visit.