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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover how gravity values differ throughout the United States by accessing information about gravity measurements on the Internet. They calculate the observed gravity value by using latitude, elevation above sea level and a gravity anomaly Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop ideas and identify examples of the impact that gravity has on the universe. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students experiment with wood to determine its specific gravity. They measure and mark wood in increments of an inch. They drop a variety of woods into different depths of water to see which one sink. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students write a sketch of an artist or athlete that has pushed the limits on gravity. They explore concepts of rhythm, balance and friction. They examine how engineers design sports equipment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate gravity. They use water balloons and a length of string to demonstrate how gravity and the velocity of a spacecraft balance to form an orbit, and record the results on a worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students watch an episode of the PBS show "Jay Jay the Jet Plane," and explore magnets and gravity. They conduct various experiments involving magnets and sand, bean bags, and a fishing pole with magnets. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students explore the affects of gravity on our muscles. They explore balancing objects and their bodies. Students discuss the affects of gravity on balance and they explore their own centers of gravity. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the principles of orbit using water balloons and a piece of string to see how gravity and the velocity of a spacecraft balance to form an orbit. They determine how an object can escape the gravity of the sun or planet. They look at how engineers design huge rockets so that they can get out of the Earth's gravity. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students record at least four hypotheses concerning what happens when they drop an egg from a high spot. They record at least five observations or supporting ideas about the egg drop. Students test gravity by dropping an egg from a ladder and record their results with 100% accuracy. They complete the experiment and create a KWL chart and write an entry in their journal. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students discover the interrelationship between weight, mass, and gravity by conducting several simple experiments. After individually weighing objects, they graph the weights on worksheets. Extensions include making flip books about the effects of gravity on objects and creating stories about a day without gravity. Full Review »