Einstein's Big Idea
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Student Handout
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The Building of Ideas
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Albert Einstein
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Albert Einstein was able to make his leap of understanding about mass and
energy because of the many scientists before him who had worked hard, seen
problems in a new light, and fought to make their ideas heard. Today's
scientists continue to build on Einstein's work and the work of others to
reveal new understanding about the world. In this activity, you will learn
about some of the people who contributed to the concepts in and confirmation of
E = mc2.
Procedure
Your team will be assigned to take notes on one of the following
categories: energy, mass, light, velocity (speed of light squared), the
development of the equation, and the confirmation of the equation. Once you have received your assignment, you will watch the program and take
notes on the areas listed below. Work out among your team members who will be
responsible for each of the following areas:
- Name of Scientist(s)
- Nationality
- Concept
- Experiment Conducted
- Time Period
- Challenges Faced
After watching the program, summarize and record your notes onto time-line
cards. When you have finished, tape your team's cards together. When your cards are complete, clip them to the appropriate place on the
time-line string.
Michael Faraday
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Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier
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Emilie du Châtelet
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