Curated OER
Review of Gravitation
In this gravitation activity, students complete 50 multiple choice questions on universal gravitation topics and Kepler's laws.
Curated OER
Universal Gravitation Review
In this universal gravitation worksheet, students answer five questions about the speed of objects traveling in space, the speed of planets traveling around the sun and the weight of objects in space.
Curated OER
Newton's Laws
Beginning with definitions of mass and foce, this excellent set of slides summarizes Newton's Laws of motion and universal bravitaions. Components of each law are explained along with examples and questions to inspire discussion. This is...
Curated OER
"The Emperor's New Clothes and Mahler's Ninth Symphony" Writing to Explain, Confidently and Efficiently, Even Physics!
Students combine their study of physics with their study of best practices when writing to inform. They communicate with experts using e-mail before creating a brochure based on their study of universal gravitation.
Curated OER
Universal Gravitation
Learners create a KWL chart about gravity. In this astronomy class, students investigate the nature of gravity. They discuss common misconceptions and address them.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: That's My Theory!
Become a game show contestant in this online activity from A Science Odyssey and ask a series of questions to a panel of mystery scientists, using the answers to determine which scientist is Einstein.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Apple, the Moon, and the Inverse Square Law
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...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbits
An equation for the law of universal gravitation is stated. The weight equation (W=m*g) is related to the law. An interactive JavaScript form allows the user to practice determining the force of gravity and the acceleration of gravity...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Sir Isaac Newton
Biography of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), a scientist whose impact is felt in many disciplines today. His laws of motion are integral to basic physics, and he co-invented calculus.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion Table of Contents
Learners investigate planetary motion, satellite motion, universal gravitation, and circular motion. The tutorial consists of lessons, formulas, and problems to check for understanding.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbit Velocity
A discussion and statement of an equation for orbital speed. An interactive JavaScript form allows the user to investigate the relationship between orbital height and orbital speed. A very good opportunity to practice and receive...
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Universal Gravitation
Deepen your understanding about the Law of Universal Gravitation. Find out how the many scientists throughout history contributed to one of the most widely known scientific theories.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Orbits and Gravitation
A page describing the physics, mathematics, and historical figures associated with planetary motion, satellite motion, and universal gravitation.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Circular Orbit
The necessity of gravitation to a circular orbit is discussed and equations for the orbital speed are derived from the law of universal gravitation. Binary systems in which two objects orbit about a center of mass are explained and...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Gravity
Gravity as a fundamental force is explained and an equation for universal gravitation is given.
NASA
Nasa: The Rocket Motor
An online version of a book pertaining to task of launching rockets into space and subsequently navigating them through space. The first several "chapters" (pages) describe the influence of gravity on Earth and the barriers which it...