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Scientific American

Scientific American: Einstein's Hot Time

For Students 11th - 12th
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.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve "Einstein's Riddle"?

For Students 9th - 10th
Before he turned physics upside down, a young Albert Einstein supposedly showed off his genius by devising a complex riddle involving a stolen exotic fish and a long list of suspects. Can you resist tackling a brain teaser written by one...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1900 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
Albert Einstein publishes his special theory of relativity and his theory on the quantum nature of light, which he identified as both a particle and a wave. With ever new appliances, electricity begins to transform everyday life.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Albert Einstein House

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of Albert Einstein after his flight from Germany until his death.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Relativity and the Cosmos

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site introduces the basic concepts of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and what we know about cosmology as a result.
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Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 Presentation Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site read the 1921 Nobel Prize Presentation Speech, originally given by Professor S. Arrhenius. This speech praises Einstein's contribution to physics, specifically his Theory of Relativity.
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Science World: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about Albert Einstein examines many of his theories. It also includes a list of Einstein quotes and references.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
A black and white photo of Albert Einstein. Check out our Albert Einstein facts page for more information on this famous scientist.
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Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
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)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
University of Toronto (Canada)

Harrison/special Theory of Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides an incredibly detailed description of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Definitely an excellent website with great pictures and examples!
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Light, Matter, Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how Einstein revolutionized how we think about light, matter, and energy by asking challenging questions and questioning old ideas.
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Other

Fear of Physics: Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
Fear of Physics uses animations and simple language to teach the theory of relativity.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: That's My Theory!

For Students 9th - 10th
Become a game show contestant in this online activity from A Science Odyssey and ask a series of questions to a panel of mystery scientists, using the answers to determine which scientist is Einstein.
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eBook
Libre Text

Libre Texts: Physics: Introducing General Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by Einstein's Theory of General Relativity.
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Article
Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Detection of Black Holes [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlining the scientific history behind the discovery of black holes. The writer discusses how scientific theories guide scientists in creating explanations for natural phenomena.
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Curated OER

Photo Essay of Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo essay of the life of famous scientist and mathematician Albert Einstein.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: E = Mc^2 O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip over this interactive OLogy card and start learning bite-size pieces of useful information about E = mc^2, Einstein's famous equation that shows the relationship between mass and energy.
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: What Is Gravity Really?

For Students 9th - 10th
What is known about gravity? Find out Einstein's thoughts on gravity in a brief overview of this mysterious force.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Does the Fourth Dimension of Time Exist?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.

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