University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Albert Einstien
A resource to help understand how Einstein's ideas helped mold modern science.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Albert Einstein
Read a short biography about Albert Einstein, and find out how he discovered the general theory of relativity.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Black Holes
This site from Twin Cities Public Television contains great information from a program called "Newton's Apple" concerning black holes. Contains activities for viewers to try to emphasize points related to black holes. Topics include:...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Einstein "Relativity: The Special and General Theory"
This page presents the actual text of Albert Einstein's book "Relativity: The Special and General Theory." Just click on the chapter titles to read the text.
Walter Fendt
Walter Fendt: Apps Zur Physik
This site, in German, offers numerous apps that illustrate common physics principles. Apps are organized into categories: mechanics, oscillations and waves, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, physics of...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: What Is Physics?: Section Summary
This is a summary of the most important takeaway ideas from Chapter 1: What is Physics? from the TEA Physics text.
Other
Uc Riverside: Can You See Lorentz Fitzgerald Contraction
A discussion from the University of California of the "reality" of the L-R contraction, approached by a device called the Penrose-Terrell Rotation. Interesting physics; takes plenty of concentration.
Other
Fear of Physics: Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Fear of Physics uses animations and simple language to teach the theory of relativity.
Other
Walter Fendt: Ejemplo De Dilatacion Del Tiempo
This simulation shows that the ship clock goes slower than the two clocks of the system Earth and Pluto. This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Theory of Relativity Light and Time
Kids learn about the speed of light and time dilation in regards to the theory of relativity in the science of physics. Also how gravity can change the passage of time.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Theory of Relativity
Kids learn about the theory of relativity in the science of physics including examples, special vs. general, length contraction, and E=mc2.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Theory of Relativity
Understand what relativity is and what Albert Einstein discovered while studying it. Identify special relativity and general relativity.
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.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Albert Einstein
Brief biographical sketch of Albert Einstein, famous scientist whose discoveries include the Theory of Relativity and the photoelectric effect.
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.