Author: Rhoma Geronimo-Pineda
Seminar: Quantum Technologies: Early Exposure as a way to Prepare Students for the Next Technological Revolution
Program: TLSI
Subject Area: Math
Grade Level: High school
Year of Publication: 2024
Seminar: Quantum Technologies: Early Exposure as a way to Prepare Students for the Next Technological Revolution
Program: TLSI
Subject Area: Math
Grade Level: High school
Year of Publication: 2024
Abstract
The curriculum unit, “Quantum Physics and Rainbows: Bridging the Gap to Apache Culture,” is an innovative educational approach that merges advanced scientific concepts with the rich cultural traditions of the Apache people. Designed to deepen students’ understanding of quantum physics through the exploration of rainbows, this unit emphasizes the intersection between modern science and Indigenous knowledge. By connecting the quantum mechanics behind light and color with Apache cultural interpretations of rainbows, the curriculum provides a comprehensive learning experience that is both scientifically rigorous and culturally enriching.