Space-Time and Gravity
Space-Time and Gravity
The universe operates by rules that are not easy to determine. See how we discovered some of the universe’s rules with the understanding of humanity’s greatest minds like Newton and Einstein. Did you know that Space and Time are connected and that large objects actually bend space because space is a lot like a fabric? See how understanding these rules helps us in everyday life and what the possibilities are to enhance space travel like we’ve never imagined before.
This Course includes the following great BONUS LESSONS:
What on Earth is Astronomy?
Mini-Lesson: Eclipses
Mini-Lesson: Meteor Showers
Mini-Lesson: Aurora
1. Objective
2. Warm-up activity
3. Perspective on scientific discovery
4. Perspectives from scientists in the past
5. Unified Theory
6. The Universe’s rulebook
7. Flat Earth and geocentric theories
8. Heliocentricity
9. Elliptical planetary orbits, magnetism and gravity
10. Overview of mass, gravity, force, weight and density
11. The math of gravity F = (G x m1 x m2) / r2
12. Detailed discussion of the relationship between gravity, space and time
13. Space as a fabric
14. Gravity wells and speed
15. Gravity bending space
16. The relativity of motion to the observer
17. The relativity of time to the observer
18. Clocks and speed
19. Black holes
20. Speed of light, time, mass and energy
21. E=mc2
22. Space-time and everyday life: GPS devices, communication
23. Test questions and answers
24. Cross-curricular activities
Tony is the creator of the popular Home School Astronomy curriculum. He has a Master’s Degree in Education and has written astronomy curriculum for NASA and the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC where he helps run the planetarium.
He teaches at Camden County College and has presented astronomy material in hundreds of venues across the United States.
A simple guide to the universe's rule book
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What you will learn
- Einstein's Theory of Relativity and the surprising relationship between gravity, space and time
- According to the Einstein is time travel possible?
- Perspective on scientific discovery
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Rating: 4.3
Level: Beginner Level
Duration: 2 hours
Instructor: Tony Ceraso
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