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Most people realize they would weigh less if they were on the moon, but does it change how much weight you could lift if you were on the moon? Scholars adjust the mass of an object to be lifted and select between four different locations to observe the relationship between mass and weight.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Designed
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Instructional Ideas
- Pre-teach about Dione, a moon of Saturn, so students aren't confused when it is a location option
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of gravity, force, mass, and how to interpret graphs
- Must create a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
Pros
- Includes questions for understanding on the worksheet and on the simulator
- Provides a video walk through of how to use the simulator
Cons
- None