16. A Truly Beautiful Mind is an inspirational chapter.pptx

biography.

1. When can we call a mind ‘beautiful’?

2. Who do you think of, when you hear the word ‘genius’? Who is a genius — what qualities do you think a genius has?

3. Learning Agenda Reading and Understanding Comprehension

4. The title - ‘A Truly Beautiful Mind ’ makes one wonder how a scientist’s mind can be beautiful . It is so, because in this lesson we come across another aspect of Einstein. He was a humanitarian . He advocated world peace , non – violence. That is why the title refers to him as a truly beautiful mind which is apt . Significance- Title

5. A Truly Beautiful Mind is a summary of the biography of famous scientist Albert Einstein . The story portrays the other side of his life that he concerns and promote human welfare .  This is a short biography of his where some of his qualities have been highlighted – Albert’s interest in Mathematics and Physics , and also his humanitarian attribute. Synopsis

6. Albert Einstein ( 14March1879-18April 1955 ) was a German born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize  for his services to theoretical physics , and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect , a pivotal step in the development of  quantum theory. A Truly Beautiful Mind

7. 1. SPEECH Einstein was supposedly slow to talk —the man himself told his biographer he didn’t start speaking until at least age three . Stanford economist Dr. Thomas Sowell even coined the controversial term ‘Einstein Syndrome’ to describe exceptionally bright people whose speech is delayed. Facts about Einstein

8. 2.Compass When Albert Einstein was five years old his father showed him a simple pocket compass . Einstein was mesmerized . What force exerted itself on the little needle to make it point in a single direction? This question stayed with Einstein for many years and has been noted as the beginning of his fascination with science . Facts about Einstein

9. 3. THE VIOLIN Einstein’s mother , Pauline, was an accomplished pianist and wanted her son to love music too , so she started him on violin lessons . At first, Einstein hated playing the violin. When Einstein was 13-years old , he quickly changed his mind about the violin when he heard the music of Mozart . With a new passion for playing, Einstein continued to play the violin until the last few years of his life . Facts about Einstein

10. 4. PRESIDENT EINSTEIN? A few days after Zionist leader and first President of Israel Chaim Weizmann died on November 9, 1952, Einstein was asked if he would accept the position of being the second president of Israel. Einstein, age 73, declined the offer . In his official letter of refusal, Einstein stated that he lacked the ‘natural aptitude and the experience to deal properly with people.’ Facts about Einstein

11. 5. INVENTOR More than two decades after publishing his Special Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein co-invented a refrigerator (with his former student Leo Szilard) that operated on compressed gases . Einstein was moved to create the device after reading about a Berlin family killed by toxic fumes from their fridge. The Einstein-Szilard refrigerator was patented in 1930 but was soon overshadowed by Freon-based compressors that were more efficient, but more damaging to the environment. Facts about Einstein

13. Let’s Discuss... What is nuclear energy used for? Should a country test its nuclear might? How do you think should we use science and technology?

14. Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing

15. Science is Magic. If used, then develops. If misused, then destroys.