At Didacta 2025, a workshop took place to explore the recent integration of modern physics into high school programs, presenting a unique chance to enhance science instruction.
Designed for teachers and a broader audience, the event aimed to assist educators in tackling this new development by providing interactive activities and state-of-the-art teaching resources.
The workshop featured cutting-edge experiments and advanced modular tools aimed at simplifying the teaching of modern and nuclear physics in secondary education. Among the highlights were CAEN’s practical solutions for investigating natural radioactivity, stemming from both terrestrial and cosmic sources, providing an effective means to explore fundamental physical principles.
In particular, the RockyRad, an educational portable Geiger–Müller counter for nuclear radiation detection, was used. This device includes a compact Geiger-Müller module and a set of rock samples, while its mobile interface allows for seamless acquisition management of radiation data.
Attending the workshop provided educators with the chance to refine their teaching strategies and explore new approaches to make modern physics more accessible, engaging, and stimulating for students.
