Gravity and Orbits

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Submission Information
Authors	Emily Moore, Kathy Perkins, Christine Denison, Trish Loeblein
Contact Email	emily.moore@colorado.edu
School / Organization	PhET
Submitted	11/03/30
Updated	12/01/31
Contribution Description
Title	Gravity and Orbits
Simulations	Gravitasi dan Orbit
Keywords	motion, gravity
Description	This activity was developed for 5th and 6th grade classrooms, though can probably be used in a variety of settings. Students will be able to: • Draw motion of planets, Moons and satellites. • Draw diagrams to show how gravity is the force that controls the motion of our solar system. • Identify the variables that affect the strength of the gravity. • Predict how motion would change if gravity was stronger or weaker. The Student Activity includes pre- and post-labs, but these can be excluded.
Level	K-5, Middle School
Type	Lab
Subject	Physics, Astronomy, Earth Science
Duration	90 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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