A Collaboration to Support Quantum Education

Quantum [Education] Tea Time: The new Q12 Newsletter!

Education Resources for Teachers, Students, and Families

K-12 QISE Framework

Explore how you can incorporate QISE into your instruction! We have collaboratively developed a guide that outlines how quantum fits into K-12 STEM curricula. As quantum learning modules are developed, we will share those and update this framework.

QuanTime

Learn more about QISE with QuanTime! This collection of hands-on activities and educational resources is designed to help teachers and organizations bring QISE opportunities to more learners. Each activity includes teacher and student guides and is designed to last 45-60 minutes.

QISE Careers

Explore what is possible with a QISE career! These resources, designed for middle and high school students, explore the many job titles within QISE, career pathways, and where you can study QISE. Students can also meet QISE professionals to learn more about working in the field.

Quantum is Elementary Teaching Materials

What is it? The Quantum Teaching and Learning in Elementary Classrooms is an NSF funded project focused on bringing quantum concepts to elementary STEM instruction. The project has worked with elementary...

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EdX Course: Quantum Mechanics for Everyone

What is it? This is a quantum mechanics (physics) course aimed at non-scientists and is intended to be accessible to high school level students and above who have studied Algebra II and Trigonometry. Topics...

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I am Quantum Classroom Posters

What is it? A set of classroom posters designed to showcase real people working in real QISE jobs. The posters explain what each person does, how their work involves quantum, and some personal information...

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The Quantum Computing Coloring Book

What is it? The Drawn to Discovery: The Quantum Coloring Computing Coloring Book is a coloring book containing 24 hand-drawn illustrations about quantum computing. Each illustration is ready to be colored and...

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The Quantum Visualization Project

What is it? The Quantum Mechanics Visualization (QuVis) Project is a collection of research-based, online visualizations related to quantum mechanics concepts. There are 49 HTML5 simulations and 68 flash...

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Quantum Country

What is it? This resource is an online self-guided set of essays about quantum computing, quantum mechanics, and other quantum topics. It is similar to an online textbook and includes some Q & A for the...

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Lesson Modules by the Institute for Quantum Computing

What is it? The University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) has created five lesson plans for senior (12th grade) high-school Physics classes, including introductions to superposition,...

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Quantum Computing Zines

What is it? Zines are short, comic-book-style pamphlets that fit on an 8.5”x11” piece of paper and intended for general non-expert, informal learners. The zines cover a number of quantum computing topics...

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Lecture notes: The Mathematics of Quantum Mechanics

What is it? The Mathematics of Quantum Mechanics is a set of notes aimed at high-school students, and provide the necessary mathematical background to dive into quantum information science. Through this...

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Textbook: Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing

What is it? This resource is a textbook that was used in an undergraduate course at Creighton University. It is based on lecture notes and homework problems from a course taught by Prof. Thomas Wong during...

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Are you a K-12 educator?

Join the online forum for K-12 educators today! We are currently developing a place for K-12 educators to connect with QISE professionals and their peers to create a supportive environment for those who are interested in incorporating QISE into their instruction.

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Quantum Information Science and Engineering Education in a Nutshell

QISE education at the K-12 level is just getting started. The Q-12 community is focused on developing both informal and formal learning opportunities for teachers, students, and families. These resources include new lessons, events, free access to quantum technologies, and information about careers. The National Q-12 Partnership is compiling information about these resources in a central location, making it easily accessible to teachers, students, families, and policymakers.

Who we are

The National Q-12 Education Partnership includes tech companies, scientific professional societies, academics, and the NSF-funded Q2Work Program. Together, we aim to support and grow a quantum-ready workforce, such that the QIS innovators of tomorrow can make discoveries, invent new technologies and drive societal change. We want to increase opportunities, access, and quality of age-appropriate QIS educational experiences for all students nationwide.

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