Category: Audience:Secondary School Level (12-19)
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Scientific Inclusion and Outreach in Natal (Brazil)
Since 2012, the “scientific inclusion : from knowledge to divulgation of particle physics” project hosts a lecture about the LHC and the ATLAS Experiment, followed by a virtual visit and a Masterclass with hands-on physics. Natal city engages in other outreach activities through lectures, workshops, and visits. They will also host ICHEP 26, featuring lectures,…
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Outreach activities at LIP
The LIP hosts a lot of outreach activities, from visits to science fairs and talks in schools. They engage in international events such as the Portuguese teachers’ program, European Researchers’ Night, and International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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Quarknet Cosmic Rays activities
Quarknet is involved in multiple cosmic rays activities through long-term collaboration with high school teachers and scientists. They participate in the International Muon Week, in which paired schools collect and analyze data and share results. QuarkNet is also hosting a Muography projet to search for hidden chambers at Chichen Itza (Mexico).
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Outreach at the Pierre Auger Observatory
The Pierre Auger Observatory is heavily invested in outreach activities through Science Fairs and Women in Science projects. They have organized “PAO goes to school” since 2009, visiting a total of 29 schools, followed by a tour of the Observatory.
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HAWC outreach activities
The HAWC collaboration participates in outreach activities like science fairs, public outreach talks, and virtual visits. They are heavily involved in the Noche de las Estrellas, a festival held annually in Mexico since 2009.
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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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Dark Matter Schools program in Australia
The program aims to create a network of partner schools to address regional schools’ geography and resource limitations. It offers great opportunities to inspire students and provide relatable role models.
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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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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.