Standard model

The standard model is a way of explaining the parts of the universe that make up all of the things we see and experience every day. It's like a big jigsaw puzzle - if we can put all the pieces together, it will explain how the universe works. The pieces of the puzzle are made up of tiny particles that are everywhere around us. These particles are too small to see, even with the most powerful microscopes. Scientists use machines to see these particles and study how they fit together.

The standard model puts all of these particles into categories. It says that some of the particles are matter particles, and that these particles make up everything we see. Other particles are called force particles, and they help to keep the mater particles together, like glue. The force particles include things like electricity and magnetism.

The standard model combines all of these particles into one big picture, and it helps to explain how all the different parts of the universe work together. It's like a guide for scientists to help figure out how the universe works.