Relativity For the Average Person

Posted by Mrs. Mecomber

August 22, 2008

The kids will soon be starting their lessons again, and we are gearing up for another year of the three R’s. Well– the three R’s plus “S” for “Science.” I am always scouting around for some good online helps and tutorials. Here’s a great one I found that helps to explain Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. It’s done by the University of New South Wales in Australia; it’s a series of videos, and it starts with the initial concepts of relativity by Galileo to theories beyond Einstein’s theory. High school students will like it, although it has some complexity to the lessons– but hey, it’s more entertaining than scheduling financial matters and paying bills at authorize.net!