Exploring Gravity on Earth
6th GradeScience36 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how gravity affects the motion of objects on Earth.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Sir Isaac Newton developed the theory of gravity after observing an apple falling from a tree.
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Gravity is the force of attraction between objects with mass; the more mass, the stronger the gravity.
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The strength of gravity depends on mass and distance; the farther away an object is, the weaker the gravitational force.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how the mass of an object and its distance from Earth affect the gravitational force between them.”
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