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Gravity in the Universe: Special Relativity

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mr. Kenna
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http://einstein.stanford.edu/Media/Newtons_Universe_Anima-Flash.html

http://einstein.stanford.edu/Media/Einsteins_Universe_Anima-Flash.html

Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Made Easy

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Review for Our Planetary System Exam

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Mr. Kenna
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Here is a cool solar system rap that can help you review for the test.

Flocabulary – Solar System

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Dark Matter & Dark Energy

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Mr. Kenna
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The first video is the brief interlude between Alice and Bob talking about why it is dark in the sky…

Alice and Bob in Wonderland: Why is it dark at night?

These next videos are The Mystery of Dark Matter (in three parts)

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