W10 - Mystery of Dark Matter

ORAL

Abstract

The materials presented in this workshop have been developed by the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/) and used by teachers across the globe. Participants will engage in activities designed to help students understand the effect of mass on orbits, gravitational lensing, and general concepts of dark matter. Some simple demos will be made by the participants to take back to their classes. Leaders of the workshop are PTRAs that have been trained by the Perimeter Institute.

Authors

  • Karen Jo Matsler

    University of Texas – Arlington, UT Arlington

  • Evelyn Restivo

    Waxahachie Early College High School, Waxahachie Global STEM ECHS/UTT/TAMUC