Instructional Video9:31
Curated OER

Einstein's Relativity (3): The Famous Equation E=mc2

9th - 12th
Time dilates, contracts, is relative, and can travel? Yes, all these components of Einstein's Theory of Relativity have been validated in the scientific community through extensive experimentation. What have they learned? Discover...
Instructional Video1:27
MinutePhysics

How to Break the Speed of Light

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Have you ever wanted to break the speed of light from your backyard? Something seemingly impossible, and technically improbable, looks impressive thanks to the "magic" of science. The brief video explains how photons can travel from your...
Instructional Video3:56
Curated OER

Gravity in Terms of Space-Time

9th - 12th
The History Channel presents a short video explaining gravity in terms of the fabric of space-time. These mind boggling concepts will be fascinating to your physics class. Show it as an introduction to relativity. Unfortunately the...
Instructional Video7:45
Curated OER

Beyond Einstein: Part I

9th - 12th
Part one of this short two-part series begins with a review of Einstein's theories and what they mean to the world as we know it. This clip delves into the "Beyond Einstein" program which NASA created to further Einstein's theories. This...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity

9th - 10th
What happens when you approach the speed of light? This video segment adapted from NOVA follows one of Albert Einstein's thought experiments and his quest to find the answer. [7:05]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Nova Online: Einstein's Big Idea

9th - 10th
A many-faceted investigation into Albert Einstein. Includes, a Timeline, Light Stuff, Genius among Geniuses, Time Traveler, Relativity and the Cosmos, and much more. Also, Einstein Links and a Teacher's Guide are provided.
Instructional Video
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Krulwich Wonders: A Canadian Bohemian Rhapsodizes About String Theory

9th - 10th
Watch and listen to Tim Blais, a physicist, explain string theory through the lyrics of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. Don't miss this amazing performance.
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Physics Gravity: Learn About Gravity

9th - 10th
Learn more about general relativity, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein with information about gravity. [8:31]
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Scientist Videos: Albert Einstein Biography

9th - 10th
Learn some interesting facts and information about the amazing life of Albert Einstein. [2:10]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Physics #45: Nuclear Physics

9th - 10th
It's time for our second to final Physics episode. So, let's talk Einstein and Nuclear Physics. What does E=MC2 actually mean? Why is it so useful to us as physicists and humans? In this video episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini sits...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: New Biography Focuses on Einstein's Creativity

9th - 10th
Why does Einstein, who died more than 50 years ago, continue to fascinate us?
Instructional Video
Other

Professor Dave Explains: Wave Particle Duality and the Photoelectric Effect

9th - 10th
Professor Dave explains what we mean by wave-particle duality and how this relates to the photoelectric effect. He discusses how this relationship was discovered through the work of Max Planck and Albert Einstein. [3:55]