"...[T]he true art of questioning is to discover what the pupil does know or is capable of knowing." - A. E.

This comprehensive guide to the museum's Einstein exhibition includes information about the scientist's extraordinary life and theme-based tours through the exhibit. Curriculum materials and all kinds of activities illuminate the legacy of his revolutionary thinking.

		Einstein Educator's Guide Curriculum Materials for grades 6 through 12 Albert Einstein's life represents a world full of imagination, science, history—and the limitless possibilities of the human mind. Come prepared to explore its many facets with this museum guide.
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		Einstein Educator's Guide Insert Activity for grades 6 through 12 Einstein said that signing the letter to President Franklin Roosevelt that urged the development of atomic energy research was the one mistake in his life. So why, then, did he sign it? Find out in his own words.
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		Building a Cloud Chamber (Cosmic Ray Detector) Curriculum Materials for grades 6 through 12 Wouldn't it be cool if you could create a rain cloud? Or call cosmic rays into view? Well, you can do both! All you need is an aquarium, a slide projector, dry ice, and a few other easy-to-get supplies.
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		Witnessing the Effects of Length Contraction Activity for grades 6 through 12 When does a 12-inch ruler look shorter than it really is? When it's fast on the move. In fact, at the speed of light, it would shrink to nothing. See length contraction for yourself ... at a safe speed.
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		Fusion Simulation Activity for grades 6 through 12 Confused about fusion? You won't be once you've completed this experiment, which demonstrates how a strong nuclear force can fuse two protons that naturally repel each other.
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		How the Sun Works Activity for grades 9 through 12 Talk about a long-term power source. For billions and billions of years, the Sun has been giving off energy that equals 4 x 1026 watts. What keeps the Sun burning so bright?
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		Journey to a Black Hole Article for grades 6 through 12 If you could take a trip to a black hole, would you? Before you answer, take a peek at what you'd encounter. The trip certainly would qualify as adventure travel!
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		Weightlessness on Earth Curriculum Materials for grades 6 through 12 Who said daydreams are a waste of time? One of Einstein's flights of fancy led to the equivalence principle—the knowledge that while an object is in free fall, it's free of gravity's effects.
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