Forces of Earth: Gravity

Gravity

Learning goals:
T2-W3
Describe the effects of gravity in the solar system.
Compare and contrast the motions of planets and other objects in the solar system.
T2-W4
Define gravity as the force of attraction that exists between all objects with mass.
Explain that gravity is responsible for keeping objects on Earth’s surface and for the motion of celestial bodies.
Describe how gravity varies with distance and mass, and recognize its role in weight.

Resources:
T2-W3
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjA4NDU0OTA1Mzgx/a/NjE1MTAxMzc0OTM5/details
T2-W4
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjA4NDU0OTA1Mzgx/a/NjE5NjU2OTY3OTky/details

Learning activities:
T2-W3
Learning by doing: Los estudiantes calcularán la gravedad a través de un sencillo enxperimento donde dejarán caer objetos pequeños y densos desde cierta altura y registrarán el tiempo que les toma llegar al suelo.
T2-W4
Prueba de conocimientos acerca de la luna, sus fases, formación, efectos sobre las olas, fuerza de gravedad.

Adaptaciones curriculares:
-DV (DT, DE, DR, DC)
-MP (DT)
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