Einstein proved that matter is energy. A video in Space Time's The Origin of Matter and Time playlist details the meaning of the equation E = mc^2 by converting it back to the original m = E/c^2. The advanced video goes well beyond the scope of typical high school physics classes.

Concepts

mass, energy, kinetic energy, potential energy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Read Einstein's 1905 paper on this exact topic
• Discuss the challenge question presented at the end

Classroom Considerations

• Intended for those with advanced science knowledge, especially in physics and quantum mechanics

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides subtitles in nine languages for ELLs
• Lets teachers slow down the speaker for clarity

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4