American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Gr Seeing Program
Using the Schwarzchild metric this simulates the path of light from a black hole also identifying specific time and angle of the light.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Gr Schwarzschild Time Program
This simulation uses the Schwarzschild metric to illustrate the local time at points near a black hole in comparison to time measured farther away. Sinusoidal signals are also shown.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Particle Rate Program
A simulated opportunity to test the Schwarzschild metric as objects orbit around a black hole.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Gr Kerr Wavefront Program
A simulation that uses the Kerr metric to show the distribution of light photon trajectories when near a black hole that rotates. Accompanied by explanatory documentation.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Twin Paradox Program
This model permits manipulation of variables in order to observe the effects of time dilation on twin objects, one moving and one not, as shown in a spacetime diagram.
Victorian Web
Victorian Web: Charles Darwin
A concise biography of Darwin, including his travels and his published works. Includes links to online copies of selected publications, along with information on related subjects.
BBC
Bbc: Wormholes
The BBC reveals what is known about wormholes, a possible consequence of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity in which space is bent, opening up the possibility of time travel.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Plate Tectonics Quiz
The internal and external processes of Earth are related through the movement of Earth's plates, called Plate Tectonics. Find out how much you know about Plate Tectonics by taking this quiz.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Whelmer #9 Learning Activity: Nickel Karate
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic theories of inertia. The activity is in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Week and Weekends
Learn about the origins of a week in this integrated lesson. This lesson explores scientific theories and mathematical facts that are the basis for the time period that we call a week. Included in this lesson are two related, interactive...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is the Ideal Gas Law?
Learn how pressure, volume, temperature, and the amount of a gas are related to each other.
Other
Aip: Einstein Image and Impact
A major exhibition that presents nine sections of in-depth information on aspects of Einstein's life.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hermann Von Helmholtz
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz (August 31, 1821 - September 8, 1894) was a German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to several widely varied areas of modern science. In physiology and physiological...