If we could detect a gravitation wave, what would it feel like? A comprehensive video lesson discusses the creation of gravitational waves and the information they give us. Animations show how the waves move and impact the objects through which they move.

Concepts

black holes, waves, gravity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a discussion question as an exit ticket to check for understanding
• Continue researching discoveries of the LIGO units

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a solid understanding of gravity

Pros

• Animations add clarity to the lesson
• Explains the importance of detecting gravitational waves

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7