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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: Gravity & Inertia

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of gravity and inertia, and how they work together to keep objects from floating off into space.
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Handout
Physics4kids

Physics4 kids.com: Forces of Attraction

For Students 9th - 10th
Several diagrams provide explanations of planetary gravity as well as the gravity that exists between all objects.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: What Is Gravity Really?

For Students 9th - 10th
What is known about gravity? Find out Einstein's thoughts on gravity in a brief overview of this mysterious force.
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Handout
Cosmos 4 kids

Cosmos4 Kids: Force of Gravity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the force of gravity in this article. Also, view a video that shows angry birds and pigs go weightless!
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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 5 Ps2 1: Earth's Gravitational Force

For Teachers 5th
Create lessons on Earth's gravitational force with this site that includes work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos.
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Article
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Meet the Universe's Main Attraction Gravity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Illustrated and animated series of short articles answers the questions, what is gravity? and what does it do?
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Article
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Gravity

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the science behind gravity, the mysterious force of planet earth including why it is important, what is weight, and fun facts. What is gravity?
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Gravity?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Investigate what keeps us grounded and who spent a lot of time studying its details. How does gravity impact plant growth?