Einstein's Theory of Relativity for Middle Schoolers
In this one-time course, we will discuss the history, theory (mathematics), and applications of Einstein's famous theory of relativity.
Dominic Carone
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(19)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
Since this class only meets once, there will be no assigned homework. I do offer some videos and articles for students to watch/read prior to (and after) the class if they are interested.Assessment
We will do a competitive quiz using Kahoot.it at the end of the class to test students' knowledge and retention from the lecture.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Here is a brief schedule for what we will go over during the class. Each topic has a rough time stamp in the 60 minute seminar. *Introduction to each other, class rules, and the idea of relativity *Warm up questions and discussion *An overview of position, velocity, and acceleration *The traditional (Galilean) view of relative motion *A brief biography on Albert Einstein *The speed of light *Brief break and intermission Q&A *Relative speed of light for all observers *Consequences and phenomena or special relativity *General Relativity *Kahoot and Final Q&A My Lecture will consist of a loosely followed power point presentation. We will conduct intellectual discussion about this subject and relevant topics with icebreakers and engagement questions. We will also play a competitive game at the end of class to test students' knowledge. Students may enter the class with little prior knowledge, or they may be unfamiliar with some of the vocabulary used in this class. It will not be a big issue, since I will be prepared to answer questions regarding that. This is a topic that is typically not covered in middles school / high school curricula. Hence, it is designed for those with less prior knowledge. I am assuming students have a basic understanding of shapes, solids, graphs, number lines, and abstract thinking.
Learning Goals
The purpose of this class is to encourage intellectual discourse between students. Students will learn to apply critical thinking, specifically by extrapolating prior knowledge and experiences to make assumptions about an unfamiliar problem. They will learn various topics about physics and astronomy mentioned in the course description. My main goal for the class is to provide entertainment of mind with an interesting subject that will trigger students' imaginations.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Resources from YouTube will be used for a visual presentation of the material discussed in this class
(https://youtu.be/Xrqj88zQZJg)
(https://youtu.be/1TKSfAkWWN0)
The content will be screen shared, so students will not need a YouTube account. There will be no sensitive, graphic, or inappropriate content shown.
We will do a competitive quiz using Kahoot.it at the end of the class to test students' knowledge and retention from the lecture.
(https://create.kahoot.it/details/a5f6a002-3cde-49ea-b34e-7cd1091a923a)
Supply List
If students are genuinely interested in the subject matter, they may use a pencil and paper or a tablet if they wish to take notes. Aside from that, no other materials are needed.
Sources
The sources may be used in the class, and if the student is interested in further educating him/herself in the subject, he/she can read/watch these sources (preferably after the class is over):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuD34tEpRFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgH9KXEQ0YU
Joined July, 2020
4.8
19reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from University of California, Irvine
Hello, and welcome to my Outschool profile!
Struggling to conquer a tricky math problem or aspiring to become a physicist, engineer or programmer some day? Look no further, as I'm here to give guidance providing my teaching experience to you from the comfort of your own home. I've been tutoring and teaching students for over seven years, primarily focused on high school to early college-level math and physics. I have experience in both industry and academia, having worked on research projects with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. I've worked internships for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power under an Electrical Engineering Associate and at Infineon AG as a firmware testing engineer.
I work to implement visual, auditory, and example-based learning along with student collaboration. My goal is to provide my students with skills including quantitative literacy, effective communication between peers, modelling the real world scenarios, and test taking strategies to prepare them for future careers. I also have passions for music, art, gaming, and sports.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$19
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class
