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!

Concepts

gravitational force, sir isaac newton, albert einstein, the theory of general relativity, black holes

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research the observations of gravitational waves made in 2016

Classroom Considerations

• Requires prior understanding of the general functions of gravity
• Remember to carefully display the video so any inappropriate comments do not appear in your classroom

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Engaging and short video maintains viewers' attention

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4