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Astronauts on the ISS continuously fall in a curve thanks to gravity. A video describes the idea of falling along a curved path. Using computer animations, an apple demonstrates the warping of spacetime while the narrator explains the origins of these scientific theories.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss spacetime in more detail after watching the video
- Create a 3-D model of the curvature discussed
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on a bit of prior knowledge of Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Pros
- Built to integrate with Google Classroom
- Provides discussion questions to keep pupils focused on the topic at hand
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- None