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When will we need to know Einstein's Theory of Relativity in real life? Every single time you use a cell phone, GPS, or watch satellite TV. When a satellite is sent into space without accounting for relativity, problems immediately arise with both GPS and nuclear detection, and the video explains why this occurs.
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Instructional Ideas
- Like the idea of time changing to the twin astronaut study where one stayed on earth while the other was on the ISS
- Discuss the fact that Australia is moving fast enough—it has to change the longitude and latitude coordinates every few years in order to stay accurate
Classroom Considerations
- Video uses the word triangulate rather than the correct word, trilaterate; the video does have the correction written in a pop-up, but many students might miss the difference
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- ELLs benefit from closed captioning in 10 languages
- Engaging and short to maintain viewers' attention
Cons
- None