Gravity and Falling
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- Original Source:Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Conditions of Use:None Specified
Description
This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners experiment with a bucket, stretchy fabric, marbles, and weights to discover some basics about gravity. Learners will explore how mass curves space, how an object with more mass will curve more space, why things fall to Earth, and why all objects, regardless of their mass, will fall at the same rate into the same massive object. The pdf contains step-by-step instructions, photos, presentation tips, and links to background information.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 12
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Our Solar System, Earth & Space Science, Force & Motion, Measurement, Tools, and Data Analysis
Resource Pedagogy
Resource Type/Classification:
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students