Today’s Walking Classroom talks about the famous scientist, Albert Einstein. Einstein initially struggled in school, but math and science were areas where he could fit in and succeed. One of his most famous scientific discoveries is the theory of relativity, which focuses on perspective and how you can only tell if you are moving by comparing yourself to other objects around you. Einstein’s curiosity and intelligence allowed him to make many contributions to science; however, he also lectured about the importance of social justice and civil rights.
Character Value: Trying new things
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RST.6-8.4
Next Generation Science Standards
PS–Physical Science | LS–Life Science | ESS–Earth and Space Science | ETS–Engineering, Technology and the Application of Science Elementary School: 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2Middle School: MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3, MS-PS1-5, MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2
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Albert Einstein Slide Deck
Discusses Albert Einstein’s realization and development of the theory of general relativity.
Demonstrate knowledge of Albert Einstein by finding the hidden words.
Take a tour of the Einstein Museum in Bern, Switzerland.
Test knowledge of Albert Einstein with this online quiz from Ducksters Education Site.
Investigate the nature of fields and forces in several stations of small experiments from PBS’s Nova.
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