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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Einstein: How Smart Was He?

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the NOVA Web site explores the impact Einstein made on physics and most everything we know about the cosmos.
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Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Apps Zur Physik

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, in German, offers numerous apps that illustrate common physics principles. Apps are organized into categories: mechanics, oscillations and waves, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, physics of...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Sin Itiro Tomonaga

For Students 9th - 10th
Japanese theoretical physicist Sin-Itiro Tomonaga resolved key problems with the theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) developed by Paul Dirac in the late 1920s through the use of a mathematical technique he referred to as...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Theory of Relativity

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the theory of relativity in the science of physics including examples, special vs. general, length contraction, and E=mc2.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physicist

For Students 9th - 10th
Physicist as a career is a very broad spectrum. This site from Science Buddies relates the general requirements and education needed to be a physicist and lists the many sub-fields in which physicists can specialize. Included is a video...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Einstein's Concept of Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores Einstein's theory of gravity and the warping of space-time.
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BBC

Bbc Mundo: El Ano Magico De Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
A special feature on Einstein from the BBC, in Spanish. Follow Einstein's life, including his role in the development of the atomic bomb; learn about the impact and practical applications of his work; or watch a speech he gave in 1950...
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Online Learning Haven

Online Learning Haven: Animals and Adaptation

For Students 3rd - 8th
This general site defines adaptation and sites examples of some of the best examples of adaptation found in the animal world. Related articles are found at the bottom of this site.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nobel Foundation provides this site of Albert Einstein. Includes biographical information about the scientist and other interesting sidebars, such as a video of George Bernard Shaw paying tribute to Einstein.
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Other

Is the Speed of Light Constant?

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page discusses the question: "Is the Speed of Light Constant?" Discusses some of the history and experiments performed with light and the conclusions drawn from those findings.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1900 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
Albert Einstein publishes his special theory of relativity and his theory on the quantum nature of light, which he identified as both a particle and a wave. With ever new appliances, electricity begins to transform everyday life.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Liquids and Their Vapors [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of the various properties of the states of matter, this 18 page pdf file provides a series of topics related to liquids including special physical properties of liquids, changes of state, and more.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: 8 Albert Einstein Inventions That Impacted the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the refrigerator invented by Einstein and many of his discoveries in physics.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Spanish-language entry, grasp a concrete understanding of a complicated man whose discoveries impacted society more than any other scientist. This site chronicles the life and accomplishments of Albert Einstein. It also studies...
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Other

Einstein Archives Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Online access to portions of Einstein's original papers and manuscripts.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Biography of Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and many accomplishments of Albert Einstein are detailed in this article. Includes descriptions of his scientific theories and contributions.
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Other

Great Thinkers and Visionaries: Books by Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a comprehensive listing of over 50 books written by Einstein. Each has a link to Amazon, listing availability, cost, short synopsis.