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Staying Grounded with Gravity: A Science Exploration Trail WorksheetStaying Grounded with Gravity: A Science Exploration Trail Worksheet
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Staying Grounded with Gravity: A Science Exploration Trail

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What a great idea for scientific inquiry. This lab was intended for use as children explored a college campus, but it could be used anywhere. They go to three different places on campus and conduct a simple experiment that shows an aspect of gravity. Then they answer the related questions on the instructional activity to help them think like scientists. 

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5th - 6th
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