It's all relative. Young music theorists are asked to count to three and identify the relative major and minor keys of keys that share the same signature.

What would a three-dimensional representation of Bloom's revised taxonomy of the cognitive domain look like? Get a glimpse of the complex classification system that is frequently referenced in education to distinguish levels of...

How important is momentum? Pupils investigate and apply the definition of momentum as they conduct analyses during a series of one-dimensional collisions. They infer the relative masses of two objects by carefully staging and predicting...

Do you want to hear a joke about nitrogen and oxygen? NO. We all know there is oxygen in the air and that plants produce oxygen, but how was it discovered? Scholars read a handout, answer questions, and analyze material in the...

Name is Bond, covalent bond. Through readings and answering questions, classes explore the different types of chemical bonds, their characteristics, valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, and atomic orbitals. 

Is a person's sexual orientation determined at birth? With the informative website, scholars prepare for a debate about the topic. They learn the top pro and con arguments and read through a historical timeline of homosexuality. They...

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.

Defines inertial and gravitational mass, their scientific history, formulas used in their calculation, the definition of weight, units used for mass, and mass as perceived in the theory of special relativity.

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...

This illustrated timeline from the NOVA Web site follows Albert Einstein's life, including 1905, his "Miracle Year," during which he developed his Special Theory of Relativity and the equation, E=mc2.

Extensive discussion of "qualia," the sense-data that inform perception. Considers the different meanings of the term and relates them to epistemological questions about mental states, theories of representation, and introspection....

Provides a long list of physics formulas for easy reference.

Read about the history of the use of analogies, beginning in the Middle Ages. Discusses analogies in terms of logic, theology, and metaphysics. Very informative.

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.

Read about four theories related to deviance and criminology which have emerged within the past 50 years.

The life and many accomplishments of Albert Einstein are detailed in this article. Includes descriptions of his scientific theories and contributions.

A very detailed look at gravitational force and the many theories that have been put forward to try to explain it. Includes lots of illustrations.

Lengthy discussion of Aristotle's theory of motion, its presentation by Aquinas, and its relation to Zeno's paradoxes.

Provides a brief explanation of the Big Bang Theory and the two theories on which it is based - the theory of general relativity and the cosmological principle. Links to a related page with more detailed information about the Big Bang...

Read about the life and work of Albert Einstein, including details from his childhood and what he said about life just before he died.

Mathematics and Science often go together in physics and other studies. This site explores a physicist who utilized both fields to advance the ideas of relativity and other concepts.

Useful biographical information, inventions, and interesting facts about German-born physicist, Albert Einstein, known for developing the theory of relativity.

Brief biographical sketch of Albert Einstein, famous scientist whose discoveries include the Theory of Relativity and the photoelectric effect.

This site about Albert Einstein examines many of his theories. It also includes a list of Einstein quotes and references.