Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Force Gravity From a Planet Lab
This mini lab was designed to visually illustrate the relationships between the force of gravity and the factors that determine its strength.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Indian Ocean: What Kind of Natural Forces Do We Recognize?
Learn about forces (push or pull), gravity, and friction in this module by training dolphins.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Gravity
Do you know how gravity affects you? This module defines gravity and explains how gravity affects the motion of objects.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Pirates: What Are Some Forces Around Us?
Covers the meanings of force, friction, and gravity, and the differences between magnetic and elastic spring force, and between weight and mass. The effect of air resistance on an object's motion is also touched upon.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Universal Law of Gravity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will learn to describe and calculate how the magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects depends on their masses and...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Center of Gravity
In the following lesson middle schoolers will learn about center of gravity and how the body adjusts to the force of gravity to remain balanced.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Do Roots Grow When the Direction of Gravity Changes?
You might not know it, but plants are able to sense their environment and actually respond appropriately. One of the key parameters that every plant must respond to is the direction of gravity: stems go up (opposite to the pull of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Applying Gravity to a Particle
Next, let's apply all these ideas to the case where a particle is being acted on by both gravity and air resistance using this 5-question quiz/practice. The gravity force vector points downward, and the air resistance force opposes it.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: Gravity & Inertia
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of gravity and inertia, and how they work together to keep objects from floating off into space.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Gravity
This article helps students understand and apply the concept of gravity and Newton's Laws.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity Force Lab
Manipulate the mass and distance of two objects to see how these properties change the gravity force.
PBS
Nova: Missing in Mi G Alley: All About G Forces
Students learn about G forces. The resource discusses gravity forces, fainting in the air, acceleration, and zero G?s.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Would You Weigh Less in an Elevator?
Video that uses an elevator in motion to describe the relationship among weight, gravity, and relative motion. [3:36] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Other
Federal Aviation Administration: Anti Gravity Marble [Pdf]
This experiment examines Newton's Second Law of Motion. Learn how centrifugal and centripetal force help to keep a marble in a can when turned upside down.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Rules of Forces and Motion
With this hands-on lesson, help students understand force, gravity, friction, and speed. Students will also learn how each of these concepts affects the another.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Chills and Thrills of Roller Coaster Hills
Lots of people enjoy roller coasters, but not many understand why they feel the strange excitement they do when riding them. In this science fair project, you will build and use an accelerometer to figure out and measure gravity-induced...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Think About Gravity
Video describes what gravity is and how it operates between two masses. Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore. [4:44]
eSchool Today
E School Today: All About Forces
Forces are everywhere. Learn what they are, the characteristics of forces, different kinds of forces, and factors that affect them.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Centripetal Force: Roller Coaster Loops
This video segment explains centripetal force and illustrates how roller coasters rely on it to give you a thrilling ride. Includes background reading material and discussion questions. [4:40]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Centripetal Force: Pulling Cs and Gs
In this interactive activity from NOVA, discover how centripetal force can affect you when riding in a car or flying at high speeds in a fighter jet.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Forces at Work
This tutorial is to introduce students to the concept of forces. Tutorial includes activities, content and teacher notes.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Visualizing Forces on an Incline
This program gives students a visual representation of the forces on a block that is on an inclined plane. The students can watch how force gravity, force normal, and force friction change as the angle of the plane changes. Students can...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mobile Forces
The application of engineering principles is explored in the creation of mobiles. As students create their own mobiles, they take into consideration the forces of gravity and convection air currents. They learn how an understanding of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: First Grade Science: Gravity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the force of gravity and how it affects our lives.
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