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Curated OER

State Sovereignty and the Ethics of Intervention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study the history, ethics, politics and law of state sovereignty and its limits.  In this investigative lesson students listen to a lecture, discuss then complete a few assignments. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

African Americans in Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the life of renowned African American scientists. In this science literacy lesson, students explore a website containing profiles and achievements of past and present African American scientists. They prepare a poster...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Converting Metric Units and Prefixes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the length of various objects. In this measurement instructional activity, students convert one metric unit to another. They explain the importance of a uniform system of measurement.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Numerical Determination of Drag Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils create a video of an object falling with a drag. In this physics lesson, students calculate drag coefficient using data from Logger Pro. They calculate velocity and acceleration of the object.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hazard Mitigation: Bioterrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss different ways to spread infectious diseases. In this bioterrorism lesson, students model the rate of smoke emission using CalRoad software. They analyze the effects of airborne release of biological...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Action at Plate Boundaries

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students diagram the spreading of the ocean floor. In this earth science lesson plan, students read an article on plate boundaries of the ocean. Students are expected to diagram the oceanic convergent boundary, and...
Website
University of Toronto (Canada)

Harrison/special Theory of Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides an incredibly detailed description of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Definitely an excellent website with great pictures and examples!
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: General Theory of Relativity O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Einstein's general theory of relativity is the subject of this interactive OLogy card. Turn it over to find fast facts, questions and answers, and other bite-size pieces of information about the theory.
Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Relativity and the Cosmos

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site introduces the basic concepts of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and what we know about cosmology as a result.
Activity
Other

Fear of Physics: Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
Fear of Physics uses animations and simple language to teach the theory of relativity.
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: General Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this article to help understand and describe Einstein's general theory of relativity.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Introduction to Special Relativity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level electrical physics course highlighting Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Course introduces the physics of Lorentz contraction, time dilation, the "twin paradox", and E=mc2. Course features suggested readings,...
Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein Nobel Lecture on Theory of Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site download and read a lecture entitled "Fundamental Ideas and Problems of the Theory of Relativity," given by Albert Einstein during the Nobel Prize ceremonies when he was the laureate in physics. Available in PDF format.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Theory of Relativity Light and Time

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the speed of light and time dilation in regards to the theory of relativity in the science of physics. Also how gravity can change the passage of time.
Website
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.
eBook
Libre Text

Libre Texts: Physics: Introducing General Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by Einstein's Theory of General Relativity.
Website
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Theory of Relativity

For Students 3rd - 9th
Understand what relativity is and what Albert Einstein discovered while studying it. Identify special relativity and general relativity.
eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Primer on Quantum Theory of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Covering a range of topics related to the quantum theory of the atom, this site provides a three-part dissection of atomic theory including information on particles, waves, light, electrons, and atoms.
eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Basics on Atomic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Virtual Textbook, this site examines all things related to Atomic Theory including information on atoms, molecules, formulas, equations, nomenclature, and more.
Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 Presentation Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site read the 1921 Nobel Prize Presentation Speech, originally given by Professor S. Arrhenius. This speech praises Einstein's contribution to physics, specifically his Theory of Relativity.
eBook
Libre Text

Libre Texts: Physics: A Geometrical Theory of Spacetime

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the details of Einstein's relativity with the assistance of this detailed resource.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography about Albert Einstein, and find out how he discovered the general theory of relativity.
eBook
Libre Text

Libre Texts: Physics: Special Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a quick introduction to special relativity.
Website
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Exploring Black Holes: General Relativity and Astrophysics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level physics course focusing on black holes. Course topics include general relativity, astrophysics, and elements of cosmology . Course features include selected video lectures, lecture notes, assignments, and exams.

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