Quantum Opportunities for Teachers

The Quantum for All workshop/camp model allows teachers to learn with their peers and then practice what they have learned by teaching students at a camp. The first 4 days are the teacher workshop and then you will have a day to relax, see local attractions, plan, or whatever before the students come on The content for the camp is the same content participants learned which gives teachers an opportunity to practice what they have learned in a low stress environment supported by their colleagues.

The lessons are currently being written to be in the 5E learning format in order to facilitate easier implementation in the classroom.  We currently have designed the topics below for the first set of 5E learning topics.

1. Atomic Structure (spectra, energy transitions, classical vs quantum, quantum dots), Cloud Chambers, particles
2. Malus's Law, polarization, superposition, cryptography, cybersecurity
3. Wave Particle Duality, Mach Zehnder, LIGO
4. Planck's Constant, Photoelectric Effect, UV Catastrophe

Quantum for All supports high school teachers who want to embed quantum concepts, that do NOT rely on advanced mathematics, in their curriculum. By providing mentors, equipment, and opportunities to "practice" what they have learned with other peers, our project is built to develop confidence and expand knowledge of quantum information science principles.