Gravity at a Distance
by Carolyn Choitz
A mixture of 5E lessons on Nearpod and an accompanying hands-on activity to help students see that gravity works at a distance and is affected by mass. Students will be writing a conclusion based on evidence.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ctZ3KtEHZMEds4sr0GRo1M3XQ-2OYlg9/edit?u…Related Content
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