Instructional Video5:17
TED-Ed

How Many Ways Are There to Prove the Pythagorean Theorem?

8th - 12th Standards
There is more than one way to prove the Pythagorean Theorem. Euclid and Einstein found the same way to prove the Pythagorean Theorem. The video introduces several other ways to prove the theorem along with the history of its use.
Instructional Video2:41
MinutePhysics

Relativity Isn't Relative

9th - 12th Standards
Discuss relativity as it relates to objects, science, and famous relativity theories. It offers ideas of why scientists don't use relative terms if they can avoid them. It even covers the concepts scientists once thought weren't...
Instructional Video3:49
MinutePhysics

Open Letter to the President: Physics Education

9th - 12th
Does something seem missing from your Physics class? Is it ... excitement? Current physics topics? The latest discoveries? The video explains some of the "gaps" in most physics curricula throughout the United States. Scholars learn...
Instructional Video1:12
MinutePhysics

Albert Einstein: The Size and Existence of Atoms

9th - 12th
How do you prove the existence of something you can't see? For Albert Einstein, a liberal application of math usually did the trick! Physics scholars discover the relationship between atomic size and the motion of larger particles...
Instructional Video1:19
MinutePhysics

Albert Einstein: Why Light is Quantum

9th - 12th
While we are all familiar with what happens when you turn on a light bulb, Albert Einstein was convinced that there was more happening than meets the eye. The video describes his extension of the research of others to ultimately...
Instructional Video1:39
MinutePhysics

2011 Nobel Prize: Dark Energy feat. Sean Carroll

10th - Higher Ed Standards
In 2011, a Nobel Prize was awarded for explaining how dark energy is causing solar systems to move away from each other at increasing speeds. The video highlights the theories the discovery was based on and the connection to Einstein.
Instructional Video3:37
SciShow

Gravitation: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics #3

9th - 12th Standards
The Newtonian theory and the Einstein theory of gravity are the focus of a video that examines the details of each and includes the drawbacks of them as well — a great, well-rounded lesson!
Instructional Video7:13
Be Smart

Einstein Is (Almost) Always Right: Gravitational Waves Edition

6th - 12th
Facilitate learning as never before with the first video in a series dealing with physics concepts for your science class. Learners visualize Einstein's field equations and the effect of massive objects in passing light before they...
Instructional Video5:16
TED-Ed

Einstein's Miracle Year

7th - 12th Standards
Why was Albert Einstein initially labeled as a "failed" academic, and what events occurred in 1905 that constituted a major turning point for this great scientist? Review Einstein's major theories regarding relativity, light...
Instructional Video3:37
Biography

Albert Einstein- Mini Biography

6th - 12th
Genius, scientist, activist Albert Einstein is the subject of a short biography certain to interest viewers in learning more about this amazing man.
Instructional Video5:10
TED-Ed

Einstein's Brilliant Mistake: Entangled States

11th - Higher Ed Standards
Mistakes aren't always a bad thing. Learn how one of Albert Einstein's greatest contributions to the field of quantum physics was actually a theory that ended up being proven wrong, with this short video on entangled states.
Instructional Video4:52
TED-Ed

Particles and Waves: The Central Mystery of Quantum Mechanics

10th - Higher Ed Standards
Help young physicists make a quantum leap in their understanding of matter with this short instructional video. Tracing the early work of Max Planck, Albert Einstein, and others, this resource explains the science behind the...
Instructional Video6:19
Curated OER

Einstein's Relativity (4): Gravity and Acceleration

9th - 12th
Here it is, the fourth component true to Einstein's Theory of Relativity. The aspects of gravity and acceleration are presented as they relate to the theory of relativity. This video sums up how gravity, acceleration, time dilation, and...
Instructional Video8:57
Curated OER

Einstein's Relativity (2): Time Dilation-Slowing Down Clocks

9th - 12th
What does the EM stand for in terms of physics? Learners are introduced to the EM, Einstein's relativity, light years, and the speed of light in terms of relativity. Good examples and concrete visuals guide viewers through the complex...
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...