Relatively Easy Relativity

This lesson plan covers an exploration of the speed of light, and seeks to answer the question "why can't massive objects move at or above the speed of light?" using a student-created manipulative, algebra skills, and the expanded form of Einstein's famous matter-energy equivalence principle E = mc², which is E² = (mc²)² + (pc)², and the Pythagorean theorem.

Resource ID#: 128842 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: theory of special relativity, theory of relativity, relativity, speed of light, E=mc^2

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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