Science Struck
Science Struck: Does the Fourth Dimension of Time Exist?
A decent explanation of the concept of time as the fourth dimension. The author discusses Einstein's theory of special relativity and the idea of space-time.
Science Struck
Science Struck: History of the Atomic Bomb
Describes the history of the invention of the atomic bomb, its use in World War II against Japan, the impact on people who were targetted by it, the immediate and long-term impact on generations of people, the effect on communications,...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Biography of Albert Einstein
The life and many accomplishments of Albert Einstein are detailed in this article. Includes descriptions of his scientific theories and contributions.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Unique Facts About Albert Einstein
Profiles the life and accomplishments of Albert Einstein.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Albert Einstein
The boy who was a daydreamer, whose teachers said he'd never amount to anything, grew up to be a college professor and one of the most famous scientists of all time. Learn more about Albert Einstein in this well-constructed overview by...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Manhattan Project
Read about the Manhattan Project, the United States' attempt to create an atomic bomb before the scientists in Nazi Germany were able to.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Conservation of Mass and Energy in Nuclear Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores the conservation of mass and energy in nuclear reactions and Einstein's equation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Einstein's Concept of Gravity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores Einstein's theory of gravity and the warping of space-time.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Einstein in Time
Illustrated timeline tells the story of Einstein's life and accomplishments.
Other
Great Thinkers and Visionaries: Books by Albert Einstein
This site has a comprehensive listing of over 50 books written by Einstein. Each has a link to Amazon, listing availability, cost, short synopsis.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Black Holes
Use this site to find out what is a black hole in space and try an experiment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Inertial Reference Frames
This lesson introduces the concept of an inertial reference frame.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Einstein's Hot Time
This article, published by Scientific American (September 2002), re-publishes a short paper by Albert Einstein which "explains" relativity to the layman the pretty girl/hot stove abstract.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein Nobel Lecture on Theory of Relativity
At this site download and read a lecture entitled "Fundamental Ideas and Problems of the Theory of Relativity," given by Albert Einstein during the Nobel Prize ceremonies when he was the laureate in physics. Available in PDF format.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Albert Einstein
This interesting site looks at the life of Albert Einstein, his accomplishments and important quotations.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Accomplishments of Albert Einstein
Summarizes some of the most important accomplishments of Albert Einstein.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Albert Einstein
Brief biographical sketch of Albert Einstein, famous scientist whose discoveries include the Theory of Relativity and the photoelectric effect.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Scientific Methodology: Einstein
[Free Registration/Login Required] Test your understanding of falsifiable hypotheses.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Albert Einstein Biography
Useful biographical information, inventions, and interesting facts about German-born physicist, Albert Einstein, known for developing the theory of relativity.
Curated OER
Time.com: Person of the Century
Time magazine named Albert Einstein "Person of the Century" for his scientific achivements, which includes the atomic bomb, "in a century dominated by science."
Curated OER
Science World: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)
This site about Albert Einstein examines many of his theories. It also includes a list of Einstein quotes and references.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Albert Einstein
A black and white photo of Albert Einstein. Check out our Albert Einstein facts page for more information on this famous scientist.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)
A portrait of Albert Einstein from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
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Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)
A portrait of Albert Einstein from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.