Quarks and the Standard Model

Quarks and the Standard Model

Grade 11th Grade · Physics · 50 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe the basic properties of quarks and their role in the Standard Model.

Warm-Up Video

Fermilab · 8:13

The Standard Model

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The Standard Model describes the underpinnings of the universe, explaining phenomena from the behavior of atoms to how stars burn.

  • 2

    The building blocks of the cosmos are the up and down quarks and the electron.

  • 3

    The four fundamental forces are gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak force.

Practice Questions

11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name the six types of quarks described in the video. Which two quarks are found inside protons and neutrons?

Complete Lesson Package

Get all 3 ready-to-use resources:

Teacher Guide
Student Doc
Slides