Quantum information science leverages quantum mechanics to develop new capabilities in computing, sensing, and communications. In many physics classes, there may be natural points of integration around topics such as modern physics, electricity and magnetism, properties of light, and circuits. The purpose of the QIS K-12 Key Concepts Physics Focus Group was to create an initial set of expectations and learning goals, which will be useful to curriculum developers and teachers seeking to develop physics lessons and activities for teaching QIS K-12 Key Concepts.
The focus group brought together a range of experts, including educators familiar with both teaching and research of physics concepts at high school and/or university levels. The members were:
*Designates working group leads, conveners, and/or framework editors.
The output from this group was a series of expectations and outcomes for each QIS Key Concept. The group also drafted cross-cutting themes (pg. 28) and identified tie-ins to current NGSS standards (pg. 32). This information is listed at the end of the document. This initial framework is intended to evolve over time as quantum education for K-12 develops.
The output is downloadable via the following link. We are releasing this first version for feedback from the community. Please reach out to us with your comments/questions at edwardse@illinois.edu.
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