Inquiry question: How is it known that human understanding of matter is still incomplete?

Students:

● Analyse the evidence that suggests:
– That protons and neutrons are not fundamental particles
– The existence of subatomic particles other than protons, neutrons and electrons

● Investigate the Standard Model of matter, including:
– Quarks, and the quark composition hadrons
– Leptons
– Fundamental forces (ACSPH141, ACSPH142)

● Investigate the operation and role of particle accelerators in obtaining evidence that tests and/or validates aspects of theories, including the Standard Model of matter (ACSPH120, ACSPH121, ACSPH122, ACSPH146)

Extract from Physics Stage 6 Syllabus © 2017 NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)