Curated OER
Einstein's Relativity (3): The Famous Equation E=mc2
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...
MinutePhysics
How to Break the Speed of Light
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...
Curated OER
Gravity in Terms of Space-Time
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...
Curated OER
Beyond Einstein: Part I
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...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity
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]
PBS
Pbs Nova Online: Einstein's Big Idea
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.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Krulwich Wonders: A Canadian Bohemian Rhapsodizes About String Theory
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.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Physics Gravity: Learn About Gravity
Learn more about general relativity, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein with information about gravity. [8:31]
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Scientist Videos: Albert Einstein Biography
Learn some interesting facts and information about the amazing life of Albert Einstein. [2:10]
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #45: Nuclear Physics
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...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: New Biography Focuses on Einstein's Creativity
Why does Einstein, who died more than 50 years ago, continue to fascinate us?
Other
Professor Dave Explains: Wave Particle Duality and the Photoelectric Effect
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]