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US Department of Energy

Fus Ed Web: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource on nuclear fusion! Using incredible graphics and excellent discussion, this site (with its several pages) provides an exhaustive online course on the topic. Click on the link for "a Guided Tour" and begin.
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Other

Aip: Einstein Image and Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
A major exhibition that presents nine sections of in-depth information on aspects of Einstein's life.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Einstein: How Smart Was He?

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the NOVA Web site explores the impact Einstein made on physics and most everything we know about the cosmos.
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BBC

Bbc Mundo: El Ano Magico De Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
A special feature on Einstein from the BBC, in Spanish. Follow Einstein's life, including his role in the development of the atomic bomb; learn about the impact and practical applications of his work; or watch a speech he gave in 1950...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Introduction to Special Relativity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level electrical physics course highlighting Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Course introduces the physics of Lorentz contraction, time dilation, the "twin paradox", and E=mc2. Course features suggested readings,...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Special & General Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Georgia State University provides an interesting chart form of the ideas of relativity. Column 1 - Idea, Column 2 - Experiment. Each item is linked to its own page of explanation, which is well done. A nice type of...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Relativistic Momentum

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear (as these things go) presentation of the calculation of relativistic momentum. Given with a handy calculator that even calculates the % error. The site goes on to Momentum of a Photon, and to Relativistic Energy in Terms of...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Relativistic Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
A mathematically understandable presentation of relativistic energy. Parts include Relativistic Energy, Rest Mass Energy, Conservation of Energy, Pair Production, Relativistic Kinetic Energy, and even Kinetic Energy. A couple of...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Profile: Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and work of Albert Einstein, including details from his childhood and what he said about life just before he died.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography about Albert Einstein, and find out how he discovered the general theory of relativity.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: The Power of Tiny Things

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you converted the mass of a paper clip into an amount of energy? In this informative quiz, discover the answer, and explore other examples of mass-energy equivalence.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Theory of Relativity

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the theory of relativity in the science of physics including examples, special vs. general, length contraction, and E=mc2.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Nuclear Energy and Fission

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about nuclear energy and fission in the science of physics including E=mc2, power plants, uses of nuclear power, and fusion.