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Why does the moon stay put, never getting too close or too far from Earth? See the truth unfold through interviews and a simulation using a basketball and a tennis ball. The host helps guide the discussion, all while spinning a ball to simulate Earth's rotation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have partners recreate the moon and Earth relationship for a fun in-class activity
- The video works as a starter for lessons on gravity
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure that learners can differentiate between gravity and the other attractive force mentioned in the resource, magnetism
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Interviewer skillfully guides his subjects toward the correct answer as each person tries to simulate the Earth-moon relationship
- The video provides context for a discussion about why the distance between Earth and moon stays the same
Cons
- None