Relativity Lesson Plans

1. Speed of light
...d at 9:37 p.m. EST (0137 GMT) RELATED SITESRelated sites Objectives Students will: Determine the significance and applications of the experiment at the NEC Research Institute in which scientists were able to break the speed of light. Explain how experiment results "bend" Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. Standards National Science Education Standards, Science and Technology, Content Standard E (grades nine-12) High school students will learn that science often advances with the introduction of technologies. Solving technological problems can result in new scientific technologies and may extend the...

2. Time Travel, Black Holes & Relativity Internet Integrated Unit Plan Summary Template
?1997 Barbara S. Camp Time Travel, Black Holes, and Relativity by Barbara S. Camp Unit Focus To study the parallel relationships between the works of visionary artists, mathematicians, sociologists, scientists, and writers who attempt to explain and discover the secrets of the future and the universe. Unit Objectives Students will : (1) read the novel, The Time...

3. Teachers - Lesson Plans - Artworks and Artists
...Drowned Cathedral The Drowned Cathedral M.C. Escher Castrovalva, Abruzzi Castrovalva, Abruzzi M.C. Escher Hand with Reflecting Sphere Hand with Reflecting Sphere M.C. Escher Day and Night Day and Night M.C. Escher Mummified Frog Mummified Frog M.C. Escher Rippled Surface Rippled Surface M.C. Escher Relativity Relativity M.C. Escher Rind Rind M.C. Escher Circle Limit IV (Heaven and Hell) Circle Limit IV (Heaven and Hell) M.C. Escher Knots Knots M.C. Escher Subscribe to our e-newsletter Drawing with Light Find out about the importance of light in photography, from the earliest pre-photographic devices, to...

4. Science Lesson:Uranium On a Diet
...and Edited by Rachel Hughes and Stephanie Nardei Time: 1 Class Period Preparation 10 minutes Time: Materials: Handouts Periodic Tables Internet access and Averkey for class display of animation and applets Abstract During this lesson, students will work on a thought exercise about how the Theory of Relativity can explain the energy of nuclear reactions. It can hardly count as a discovery lesson, but not too many people other than Einstein would have thought of this one on their own. The lesson is designed so students can see how nuclear reactions differ from other chemical reactions that they have studie...

5. Lesson 23--Frames of Reference: The Basics
Lesson Plan 32 http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Lframes1.htm + + 22 Frames of Reference: The Basics 22a The Aberration of Starlight 22b The Theory of Relativity Velocity and acceleration always need to be measured relative to some fixed benchmarks, which define a "frame of reference. " Do the laws of physics depend on which benchmarks we use? This section highlights the simple concept, that two frames of reference moving relative to each other with a consta...

6. Lesson 23--Frames of Reference: The Basics
Lesson Plan 32 http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Lframes1.htm + + 22 Frames of Reference: The Basics 22a The Aberration of Starlight 22b The Theory of Relativity Velocity and acceleration always need to be measured relative to some fixed benchmarks, which define a "frame of reference. " Do the laws of physics depend on which benchmarks we use? This section highlights the simple concept, that two frames of reference moving relative to each other with a consta...

7. Time Travel
...travel really fiction? According to the greatest mathematicians and · From Bill To Law - physicists of this century and the last, traveling to the future is not only Social Studies 3-5 theoretically possible, it's a proven scientific fact. In this online lesson you will learn about the mysteries of relativity, special relativity, and · Tracking Climate quantum physics that make time travel a theoretical if not inevitable Change - Science/ reality. Technology 7-12 · Fueling The Economy - Science 7-12 H.G. Wells and The Time Machine · Dolphin Rescue - Science 6-9 H.G. WellsBefore exploring the theoretical...

8. Making Decisions in
...ff, own hours verses the steady pay check, benefits, etc. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Have the students work in groups to come up with these points. Share with the entire class. 2. What are the factors in making a decision? Display and discuss transparency 1 A. Importance - refers to relativity of a goal (why worry about this). B. Frequency - how often is this decision made (is it every day, week, month, or year). C. Imminence - how quick must the decision be made (buy corn now or not) D. Revocability - can the decision be reversed (sold the business) E. Available Alternatives - what other...

9. Beyond Black Holes Lesson Plan
...ult supervision is required to ensure children's safety. Adaptations Use an array of photographs and diagrams to learn about parts of the universe. Students with special needs may need assistance to cut out the center hole and glue on the black yarn. Older students research how Einstein?s theory of relativity relates to black holes. Investigate the black hole named after him, the Einstein Cross. Research the history of the universe, gathering theories, folktales from various cultures, and facts about its origins. Related Lesson Plans All About Adjectives and Alliteration Sparkling Seasonal Symbols Sorry...

10. The Community Discovered - A Country Twice Divided
...w music from both eras represented man's conscience. Teacher Reflection 1. EXCELLENT class discussions of current social trends and impacts of historical events that may have been viewed as trends at the time. 2. Interactive participation by groups as well as individuals. 3. Students recognized the relativity of effective communication at various levels. 4. Appreciated the depth of artistic images and the work required by the artist/photographer. 5. Studnets recognized the sacrifices made by MANY from all walks of life, from battlefields and sidewalks, so that freedom and equality may be rightly bestowed...