Teaching Guide: Dr. Gates and the Nature of the Universe

JUN 12, 2017

In this two-part lesson plan, students will learn about the life of theoretical physicist Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr. and string theory, his field of research.

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In this two-part lesson plan, students will learn about the life of theoretical physicist Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr. and string theory, his field of research. The activities in this guide are designed to help students better understand some of the basic concepts underlying particle physics and string theory.
Grade level(s): 9-12
Guide subjects: Contemporary, History, Physics
Minority Group(s): African-American
In-class time: 60-80 minutes
Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Technology Requirements: Student web access required, Audio required, Audio/Video required
Common Core Standards: Speaking & Listening, History/Social Studies, Science & Technical Subjects
Next Generation Science Standards: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, Links Among Engineering, Technology, Science and Society, Physical sciences, Matter and Its Interactions, Motion and Stability: Forces and Interaction

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