Revolutions in Science

How does science work? A central part of the process is the creation and revision of scientific models. We will present a new classroom resource that can help engage your students in three powerful, but surprisingly accessible exemplars of this process: the creative & critical thinking that led to three of the greatest revolutions in science. Through simple hands-on activities, students create and revise models of the atom, models of gravity, and models of time.

Richard Epp has a Masters degree in engineering and a PhD in theoretical physics, and is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the entire spectrum of physics—from curiosity-driven research at the frontiers of knowledge, to the applied physics of how a cell phone works. He has extensive outreach experience, having originated many of Perimeter Institute’s outreach initiatives, and immensely enjoys introducing people of all ages to the mysteries and wonders of our amazing universe.