Gravity and Orbits Lesson
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| Title | Gravity and Orbits Lesson |
| Description | Lesson Objectives: 1. Students will identify advantages and limitations of models of the solar system. 2. Students will examine and judge scientific evidence and explanations using logical reasoning, experimental and observational testing. 3. Students will give accounts of the impact of scientists’ contribution on current scientific thought and society. Standards: TEKS Science: 6.3A-D, 6.11B-C; CCRS Science Standards: VIII-A5, IX-C1 **Note:** The scripted version includes additional teacher resources, such as, background content, common misconceptions and a vocabulary list. It also has all worksheets as editable content. |
| Subject | Earth Science |
| Level | Middle School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | Yes |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | gravitational force, gravity, newton, orbits |
| Simulation(s) | Gravity and Orbits (HTML5), Gravity and Orbits |
| Author(s) | UTeach Middle School PhET Team |
| School / Organization | UTeach UT-Austin |
| Date submitted | 6/4/12 |
| Date updated | 11/28/16 |