Cosmics for High School Teachers

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The following is intended for an audience of High school teachers and their students.

What is a Cosmic Ray

Cosmic rays are particles originating outside the earth which hit the Eartch's atmosphere. 90% of the particles are protons. 9% are alpha particles (a helium atom without its electrons). 1% are electrons.

Solar and Galactic

Primary and Secondary cosmic rays

Where do Cosmic Rays come from

How do we detecto comsmic rays