Resources by Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
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Alice and Bob in Wonderland are animations produced by the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. They are based around the questions that Alice has about the physical world and how these can lead to "powerful ideas" in physics, such as energy-mass equivalence and relativity. Topics include time travel, the...
Automated for the Future is an inquiry-based elementary school educational resource. Students delve into the complex world of coding,...
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
What is a black hole? How do astronomers know that black holes actually exist? What is at the centre of one?...
Can We Travel through Time?
Bob explains that time slows down closer to massive bodies. Alice is lowered down towards a black hole. Bob ages differently to Alice, and when they are reunited Bob is much older than Alice – explained by Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest...
A 30-minute video introduction to quantum physics – the single most important advance in our understanding of the universe – via the double-slit experiment and the concept...
A 30-minute video introduction to quantum physics – the single most important advance in our understanding of the universe – via the double-slit experiment and the concept...
Students will be able to complete activities focused on different aspects of the cosmos from the Big Bang, to the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), to the expanding universe. This grade 7-12 classroom kit provides teachers with print and digital resources to inspire students and aid with understanding of the...