If you go back in time to kill your grandfather, would you have been born? The lesson narrator uses this grandfather paradox to explain the concept of quantum superposition. He shows how the superposition of two states solves the paradox.

Concepts

paradoxes, time travel, logic, quantum physics

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• After presenting the lesson, have individuals write down three key takeaways from the lesson; create a list as a whole group
• Pause the video after the narrator presents the paradox and have pupils brainstorm solutions

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a basic understanding of subatomic particles

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes real-life implications to grab your class' attention
• Shows multiple examples to give students a better grasp of the concept

Cons

• None