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What do Newton's Law of Gravitation and the moon's orbit have in common? Assist pupils as they view a short video segment and learn the gravitational methods of the moon and earth. They learn the reason why and how these have changed over time.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners view the moon each night for two full weeks and discuss what they notice about its pattern, location, and other predetermined factors
- Instruct the class to research how climate change affects the moon and earth's relationship with one another
Classroom Considerations
- Provide an alternate activity for any individual who may be sight impaired or who may have other problems performing the activity indicated
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Presents detailed information in simple and clear language for all learners to understand
- Provides the opportunity to integrate other activities or experiments for a fully developed lesson that appeals to participants with multiple learning styles
Cons
- None