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In this lesson, learners cut paper into very small pieces to explore the small size of quarks, the smallest thing we know of on Earth. Learners attempt to cut a 28-cm-long by 1-cm-wide strip of paper in half, as many times as possible. Use this activity to introduce learners to quarks and how particle physicists study and manipulate super small matter.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- copy of worksheet (printed out on letter - 8.5 x 11 inch paper)
- pencil
- a 28cm long by 1cm wide (11 inch by about .4 inch wide) strip of colored paper (Prepare these ahead of time.)
- scissors
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
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Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, University of Kansas, 2006
Funding Sources:
- University of Kansas
- National Science Foundation, EPS-0236913
- State of Kansas through the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation
- National Science Foundation, EPP-0354836
- National Science Foundation, EPS-90903806
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation