SPH 4U - Unit 5: 
Evolutions in Modern Physics

Quantum

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and a Heinsenberg video - click here

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Special Relativity

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Websites

Einstein's Legacy is a cartoon-laced website that strives to explain some of this scientist's greatest achievements in physics. 
Einstein's Theory of Relativity - in YouTube form.
Relativity in 5 minutes - in YouTube form.
Al's Relativistic Adventure - good fun!
Travelling very fast slows time  - relative to outside observer

Perimeter Institute - is a world reknown Physics centre located in Waterloo.  Over 100 theoretical physicists work here.  If you're interested in quantum, string theory or particle physics, you need to check out this site!

Videos

CERN accelerator rap - Great YouTube video that is scientifically sound. 
Wave nature of electrons (de Broglie support) - a good YouTube video. 
Heisenberg's Uncertainty - humourous video.
Heisenberg's Uncertainty - scientific explanation
What is Higgs Boson?      
CERN explains the standard model    
Particle adventure - huge site dedicated to standard model.   

Al's Relativistic Adventure - very good.