Once More Back 2 the Future of Physics

This is a scientific project aiming at introducing some concepts of Modern Physics. The branches of Modern Physics, such as Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics, Atomic Physics, Nanotechnology etc., are based on Quantum Mechanics, Special and General Relativity; topics often too difficult to grasp for students in secondary education. Nonetheless, the frontier in the physics research of today is in these fields. The goal of this project is therefore to stimulate our students’ curiosity for Modern Physics, to prepare them for future choices in their professional careers, or to just spark an everyday interest for current developments of the physics frontiers. In order to achieve this, the students will get some acquaintance with the topics of Modern Physics, working on a popular science level.

Students from different nationalities will form mixed groups. From a list of topics suggested by the teachers, each group will choose a topic on which they will perform a research project. They will summarise the results of their findings in a short report, and the reports of all topics will be gathered in an e-book.

The project is initiated by some activities to get to know each other. Students from different nationalities will not only produce a written personal presentation of each other, but also a short video documentary on their own school, town, region etc.

This project aims at broadening the student’s understanding of Modern Physics as well as improving their social and digital competences and language skills.