STANDARDS-RELATED THEMES

LEARNER OUTCOMES RELATED TO THEMES

Science ideas change over time

Recognize that important scientific ideas can change

Einstein's model of gravity, general relativity

Contrast Einstein's model of gravity with
Newton 's

Wave behavior

Recognize the similarity between gravitational waves and other types of waves

The role of technology

Recognize that interferometers are new tools in the search for gravitational waves

Models are scientific tools

Recognize that computers are essential in constructing models of star collisions and similar events

Sociology of Science

Describe the size of the LIGO project in terms of numbers of scientists, engineers and students involved

Human values in science

Describe the role of curiosity in the advancement of science