Gravity and Orbits in Our Solar System
by Carrie Jenkins
Students will explore how gravity plays a role in orbits and the attraction between objects in space, using online simulations. In addition to the online simulations this lesson contains ideas for hands-on and engineering experiences.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qOInWjiESKFAkqzi2bU4Riv45gPxQOAb/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Want to incorporate the Arts into your 7-12 STEM classroom? The Global Science Opera provides a way to do just that! Learn how to facilitate a STEAM collaboration with arts teachers to make it happen.
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson is part 1 of 2. This lesson is set up to have students explore the friction bridge designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Students first discover the inventor and become familiar with his life
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson uses a PhET Simulation to allow students to collect data on the orbits of planets around our Sun, then summarize and share their results. It is designed for students in Grades 9-12.