1. Albert Einstein 5/18

2. Agenda O Review biography on Albert Einstein O Discuss quotes related to Albert Einstein O To what extent can we gain natural science knowledge from Albert Einstein?

3. Al O 1879- 1955 O Physicist and Scientist O “Most Influential physicist of the 20 th century.”

4. Brief Bio Video O http://www.biography.com/people/albert- einstein-9285408

5. Quote 1 O “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein O What does it mean to be a man of value? O Which is the goal of the majority of people: success or value?

6. Quote 2 O “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” – Albert Einstein O What does this quote mean? O Do you agree or disagree? (apply to yourself)

7. Quote 3 O “No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.” –Albert Einstein O What are the implications of this quote in regards to our current scientific beliefs?

8. Quote 3 O “Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.” –Albert Einstein O Agree or disagree? O Connect to some of the ethical issues raised in science.

9. Quote 4 O “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” –Al Einstein O Is curiosity that most important trait when it comes to mastering a skill or gaining knowledge?

10. Quote 5 O “Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.” –Al O Who are some of the people our society (you) idolize? O What could be some of the negative consequences for idolizing people?

11. Quote 6 O “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” –Al O What does this quote mean? O How can you connect it to our education system?

12. Question 1 O Of these lessons, which one do you think is more applicable to your life? O Either you want to do better on it or you already try to live that way.

13. Question 1