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Special Relativity and the Twin Paradox Instructional VideoSpecial Relativity and the Twin Paradox Instructional Video
Publisher
Physics Girl
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:46
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2015
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Instructional Video

Special Relativity and the Twin Paradox

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Everyone knows that one twin is always older in a pair. But, could a twin be years older? A video from an extensive physics playlist explains Einstein's theory of special relativity. Topics include the speed of light, special versus general relativity, and time dilation.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the theory of general relativity, albert einstein, inertia, motion, time, the speed of light, constant variables, constant velocity, acceleration, paradoxes

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Include the video in lesson plans covering Einstein's theories, velocity, acceleration, and time
  • Have students pair up and brainstorm other circumstances that could produce an older twin based upon relativity

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should be well-versed in basic physics motion concepts to fully understand the content
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Diagrams and animations convey the technical aspects of the content
  • Presents the topic in an engaging and clear way

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2

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