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We present the development and implementation of a scintillation-based muon detector as part of a high school educational project aimed at introducing fundamental concepts of particle physics through experimental practice. The project builds on students' prior knowledge of atomic and nuclear physics and extends it to elementary particle physics, including leptons, quarks, and fundamental interactions. The detector was constructed using a modular approach based on a starter kit provided by the University of Debrecen. Students were involved in all stages of the process, including assembly of the scintillation units, detector configuration, and optimization of the geometry. The flexible design allows for systematic studies of detector performance. Data acquisition and analysis were carried out using simple software tools, providing students with insight into experimental methods and basic programming techniques. The resulting setup is a fully operational muon detector that remains available for further educational and experimental use.