Gravity in the Solar System
Grade 6Science45 min
Learning Objective
I can explain how gravity maintains the structure of the solar system.
Lesson Flow
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To Scale: THE SOLAR SYSTEM
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“What would happen to Earth's orbit if the Sun's gravity suddenly disappeared? Why do all the planets in our solar system orbit the Sun instead of floating away into space? ”
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