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Einstein's Big Idea
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
The Legacy of E = mc2
Read an explanation of the equation and learn about some of the
science and technology it has spawned. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Producer's Story
Learn about the challenges of making a film about nuclear
physics, abstract ideas, and some of the most creative
individuals who have ever lived. (Grades 9-12)
The Equation Today
Read what three young physicists have to say about how a
100-year-old equation figures into their careers.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Einstein The Nobody
Learn about who Einstein was before his miracle year.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Theory Behind the Equation
Explore the eureka moment when Einstein came up with special
relativity, the theory that spawned E = mc2. (Grades 9-12)
Genius Among Geniuses
Find out how Einstein measures up to other scientific geniuses.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Relativity and the Cosmos
Examine what many consider Einstein's greatest achievement—general relativity. (Grades 9-12)
E= mc2 Explained
Hear how 10 top physicists describe the equation in a few
minutes or less. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 9-12)
The Power of Tiny Things
Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the equivalence of
matter and energy, including how much energy such objects as a
paper clip, a penny, and a lump of coal roughly hold. (Flash
plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Ancestors of E = mc2
Meet the visionary scientists whose experiments paved the way
for Einstein. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Einstein Quotes
Read seven thought-provoking statements from Einstein. (Flash
plug-in required; non-Flash version available.) (Grades 9-12)
The Light Stuff
See if you can identify what objects can slow down the speed of
light. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Time Traveler
Explore time dilation in this interactive version of Einstein's
"twin paradox." (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Einstein Time Line
Follow the arc of Einstein's life. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
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Library Resource Kit
Find a range of ready-to-use resources for libraries large and
small. Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Plus:
Links and Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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