Exploring Gravity on Earth
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 36 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how gravity affects the motion of objects on Earth.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 9:40
Forces: Gravity - How Gravity Affects Weight and Motion
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Sir Isaac Newton developed the theory of gravity after observing an apple falling from a tree.
- 2
Gravity is the force of attraction between objects with mass; the more mass, the stronger the gravity.
- 3
The strength of gravity depends on mass and distance; the farther away an object is, the weaker the gravitational force.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the mass of an object and its distance from Earth affect the gravitational force between them.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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