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Relativity Isn't Relative Instructional VideoRelativity Isn't Relative Instructional Video
Publisher
MinutePhysics
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:41
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Duration
10 mins
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2014
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Relativity Isn't Relative

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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 relative but have proven to be relative with our expanding knowledge.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the theory of general relativity, albert einstein

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Before the video, ask the pupils to help you make a list of relative terms and non-relative terms
  • After the video, discuss your original lists and see which were incorrect and what other terms you should add to each side

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of comparative language
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes subtitles in seven languages
  • Fast-paced and interesting video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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