Curved Space-Time in the Classroom!

Issued by Texas State University Continuing Education

Back in 2004, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and Stanford University developed a sophisticated experiment, Gravity Probe B (GP-B), to test Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Einstein’s theory predicts that space and time are distorted by the presence of massive objects. NASA's Gravity Probe B (GP-B) mission has confirmed two key predictions derived from Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which the spacecraft was designed to test. Time to complete this badge is ~6 hours.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

In this badge, you will learn how to help your students understand Einstein’s Gravity with the Gravity Probe-B mission and develop a plan to teach about curved space-time, gyroscopic motion and frame dragging using presentations and classroom activities. Badge Earners will: Review resources about Gravity Probe-B with a written summary including relevance to the classroom Develop a lesson plan implementing at least 2 of the resources.

Standards

This badge provides an extension of the Next Generation Science Standards

PS2: Force and Motion for advanced classes