Hands-On Quantum: Teaching Core Quantum Concepts with Bloch Cubes

The quantum information revolution demands innovative approaches to teaching foundational quantum concepts. We introduce the Bloch cube, a hands-on educational tool that demonstrates abstract quantum phenomena without requiring mathematical formalism. Through accompanying instructional videos, we illustrate how Bloch cubes effectively teach quantum measurement, dynamics, pure versus mixed states, decoherence, and other concepts. This approach bridges the accessibility gap for pre-college and introductory college students, preparing a new generation for participation in quantum science and technology. Our research-based learning materials are being developed to maximize educational impact. This work is supported by the National Science Foundation through grants PHY-1913034 and DMR-2225888.