Instructional Video

Defining Gravity

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Sir Isaac Newton was the first person to recognize the concept of gravity. Here is a video that introduces learners to "think of gravity like the invisible super glue that holds our massive world together."

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Instructional Ideas
  • Incorporate the video on a unit on the solar system
  • Flip the lesson and have learners watch the video at home to save time for class discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • The first in a series of five videos that discusses the force of gravity
  • Includes a demonstration to show how gravity works with a tennis ball
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Designed for Next Generation Science Standards
Cons
  • None
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