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EPIQC Resources - Lessons for Elementary Teachers

Measurement (jelly beans): Elementary+ on classical vs quantum measurement
Plinko probability: This activity explores how probability distributions can be manipulated to favor some outcomes over others.
Reversibility: These activities introduce participants to the concept of reversibility, which is a key theme in quantum computing.
Superposition: Classical computers use bits to store information - as either a 0 or 1. This activity explores the idea that quantum bits (or qubits) are able to exist in a state of superposition, such that they are both 0 and 1. A short version that is appropriate for all ages omits the exploration of how the chance of measuring a specific state can be manipulated.
Classical error detection & correction: This activity explores how classical computers detect and correct errors. Quantum computers also need to be able to detect and correct errors, but use different methods.
Measurement perturbs state: This activity explores how measurement can change something. The state of quantum bits, qubits, changes when they are measured.
Exponential growth: This activity explores how exponential growth occurs and its important role in quantum computing.

Waterloo Resources - Lessons for Secondary Teachers