Even light cannot leave the force of a black hole! Learners use a model to explore the gravitational force of a black hole. An elastic bandage and heavy ball serve to create the hole, while marbles become the victims of its strong force.

Concepts

black holes, velocity, gravity, space-time

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate during an astronomy unit of study on stars and black holes
• Review important vocabulary in a graphic organizer for reference during the activity

Classroom Considerations

• Expects knowledge of how black holes form
• Collect necessary materials before teaching the lesson

Pros

• Adaptable to various grade levels
• Uses modeling to explain a complex concept

Cons

• None