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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Universal Law of Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using Newton's Law of Gravity and the equations of uniform circular motion, students solve problems involving the force of gravity.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Newton's Law of Gravity

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Newton's law of universal gravitation and factors that affect the strength of gravity between two objects.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Universal Law of Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will learn to describe and calculate how the magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects depends on their masses and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Kindergarten Science: What Is Gravity?

For Students K
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn about the Law of Gravity and how it affects planets, objects, animals. and people. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Gravity Understanding

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module students can get a better understanding of how gravity affects our solar system.
Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity Force Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, Newton's Third Law, and force pairs by varying properties affect the gravitational force exerted between two objects. This simulation can either be downloaded or played...
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Other

Federal Aviation Administration: Anti Gravity Marble [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This experiment examines Newton's Second Law of Motion. Learn how centrifugal and centripetal force help to keep a marble in a can when turned upside down.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Think About Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
Video describes what gravity is and how it operates between two masses. Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore. [4:44]
Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity and Orbits

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, circular motion, and astronomy by manipulating the sun, earth, moon, and a space station to observe the effects of gravity and orbital paths. This simulation can either be...
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Mechanics: Gravity: Newtonian Relationships

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of how astronomers and scientist developed the current theories of gravity.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Gravity

For Students 4th - 6th
Do you know how gravity affects you? This module defines gravity and explains how gravity affects the motion of objects.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Physical Science: Gravity

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides the definition of gravity and how it relates to weight.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: First Grade Science: Gravity

For Students 1st
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the force of gravity and how it affects our lives.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Apple, the Moon, and the Inverse Square Law

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Describes the logic behind the development of Newton's law of universal gravitation. Beginning with Johannes Kepler and his three laws of planetary motion, content walks the reader through Newton's thought process and development of this...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Newton's Law of Gravitation Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key concepts, equations, and skills for Newton's law of gravity, including how to find the gravitational field strength.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Newton's Apple

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the universal law of gravity and the role Newton played in relating terrestrial and celestial mechanics to one another.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity Force Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Manipulate the mass and distance of two objects to see how these properties change the gravity force.
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
This article helps students understand and apply the concept of gravity and Newton's Laws.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Modeling Gravity and Friction

For Students 9th - 10th
Application of Newton's Law of force and gravity to computer graphic programming.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Universal Gravitation Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive illustrations and practice problems, students study Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Newton's First Law?

For Students 9th - 10th
Newton's First Law also called the law of inertia is the most important thing to realize about motion. This article offers more information on motion and explains solved problems involving Newton's First Law. Also included is a video...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Newton's Third Law?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article offers a description and real-life examples of Newton's Third Law. Practice questions are included to test your knowledge!
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Kepler's Three Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive practice problems and examples, students explore Kepler's Three Laws of Planetary Motion.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Newton's Third Law: Action Reaction

For Students 6th - 8th
An early astronaut's experiences teach students that Newton's third law of motion-for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction-applies both on Earth and in outer space.