A Teaching Learning Sequence for the introduction of Particle Physics in Senior High School

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Published: Apr 6, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7633
Keywords:
Teaching Learning Sequence (TLS) Modern Physics elementary particle physics
Styliani Κλαυδιανού
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0328-8762
Anastasios Molohidis
Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης
Abstract

The introduction of issues of modern physics in high school is an objective in Didactics of Physics since there are studies showing that the integration of modern physics’ issues into curricula increases students' interest. Particle Physics is a key part of modern physics and its introduction in high school through a Teaching Learning Sequence aims to bridge classical and modern physics.

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