RESOURCES
Please note that the Special Relativity section of this website contains direct links to certain sites, videos, simulations, animations and tutorials and thus these resources will not be referenced below. Most images have been cited directly under the image with some image citations found at the bottom of the page under "References." Note that the headers all have their corresponding citations on the header itself.
CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2008). The Ontario curriculum grades 11 and 12: Science.
KEY CONCEPTS
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
- Light through window retrieved from http://udn.epicgames.com/Two/rsrc/Two/ExampleMapsLightBeams/lightbeam.jpg
- Theory of relativity retrieved from http://2.bp.blogspot.com/- fWx3Emp7qm4/ThGlDZOo1CI/AAAAAAAAAto/Rz3PcOg3dQE/s1600/theory-of-relativity.jpg
MISCONCEPTIONS
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
- Gibson, K. (2009). Special Relativity in the Classroom. Ann Arbor: ProQuest LLC
- Dunbar, B. (2013). Ask an Astrophysicist. Retrieved from http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/ask_astro/answers/980327b.html
LESSON SEQUENCE
LESSON 1:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
LESSON 2:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
- Rindler, W. (1991). Introduction to Special Relativity (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press
LESSON 3:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
LESSON 4:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
LESSON 5:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
LESSON 6:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
LESSON 7:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
LESSON 8:
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning
SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
- Wikimedia Foundation. 2013. Redshift. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redshift#Observations_in_astronomy
- Wikimedia Foundation. 2013. Muon. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muon#Use_in_measurement_of_the_proton_charge_radiushttp://www.roseindia.net/technology/gps/benefits-of-gps.shtml
- SparkNotes LLC. (2012). Applications of Special Relativity. Retrieved from http://www.sparknotes.com/physics/specialrelativity/applications/summary.html
- Pogge, R. (2013). Real-World Relativity: The GPS Navigation System. Retrieved from http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~pogge/Ast162/Unit5/gps.html
FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- Ontario College of Teachers. (2008). Foundation of Professional Practice. Toronto, ON: Ontario College of Teachers
- Ontario college of teachers cover retrieved from: http://www.oct.ca/~/media/Images/Public/Professional%20Standards/Members%20Handbook%202012/foundations_cover.ashx
GLOSSARY
- Hirsch, A., Stewart, C., Martindale, D, & Barry, M. (2011). Nelson Physics 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning