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How do you describe gravity? Physics scholars watch as the narrator asks passers-by to try their hand at summing up a common force. The amusing answers focus on attraction and mass.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include the video as a wrap-up of a gravity unit
- Have the class conduct a school-wide gravity poll to get their peers' take on the topic
Classroom Considerations
- For maximum effect, ensure students have a clear understanding of gravitational forces
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Narrator uses props to encourage individuals to act out gravity if they are having problems with verbal description
- The video brings to light common misconceptions about gravity and gives instructors ideas for turning misconceptions around
Cons
- None