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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: General Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this article to help understand and describe Einstein's general theory of relativity.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Theory of Continental Drift

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by the Theory of Continental Drift, its earliest proponents, the stages of continental drift, the causes related to tectonic plate movement, the evidence that has been found, and how the Himalaya Mountains offer...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about Albert Einstein examines many of his theories. It also includes a list of Einstein quotes and references.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Physics: Definitions and Applications

For Students 10th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe the definition, aims, and branches of physics; describe and distinguish classical physics from modern physics and describe the importance of relativity, quantum mechanics, and...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Does the Fourth Dimension of Time Exist?

For Students 9th - 10th
A decent explanation of the concept of time as the fourth dimension. The author discusses Einstein's theory of special relativity and the idea of space-time.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: How Does Light Travel Through Space and Other Media?

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed discussion of the nature of light, how it can travel through a vacuum, and how the speed of light is affected when light travels through a medium.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Ecological Systems Theory Simply Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the ecological systems theory is and it relates to child development. Looks at five environmental contexts that impact on a child's life and development. Provides examples of how different events within these frameworks...
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Lost Colony Center for Science and Research: Lost Colony Dna Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the Lost Colony DNA Project which is attempting to find genetic links between people living today and the lost colonists of Roanoke Island. Also provides a list of family names of colonists and of descendant families that may be...