There are a couple of things that orbit Earth; satellites and our moon. But how is it that these objects don't crash into Earth? This is the focus of a video that explains how the gravitational pull of Earth on the moon and the velocity at which the moon orbits Earth provides a balance; therefore, preventing a collision!

Concepts

the moon, revolutions, orbiting, satellites, force of gravity, gravity, the international space station, gravitational force, velocity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause throughout the episode to clarify certain concepts discussed and check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

• The ninth in a series of 15 videos that discuss the sun and its influence on Earth
• Concepts from the previous videos are reviewed at the beginning of the episode

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Designed for Next Generation Science Standards

Cons

• None