Keep your feet on the ground, but keep reaching for the stars. That’s great advice, BUT, your feet will always find the ground beneath them because of gravity. Let’s discover how gravity keeps us grounded!
Key takeaways
Describe how Sir Isaac Newton “discovered” gravity
Tell that the shape of the earth is a sphere
Recall gravitational force as the force that causes two objects to move toward each other
Understand the difference between mass and weight
Standards addressed
NGSS-5-PS2-1
Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.
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