“Introduction to Gravity, Black Holes, and Gravitational Waves” by Michael Katz

This lesson is in the form of a power point presentation. Students will gain a basic understanding of black holes, General Relativity, and gravitational waves. Students will see how mathematics can explain the physical realm, even when we humans cannot experience certain effects and critically think about the way the Universe really works.

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Grade Level: 9-12
Difficulty Level:Introductory
Skills and Topics: Physics, Astronomy, Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, LISA, LIGO, Time Dilation
Technical Needs: Computer, Projector