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- Appropriate grades
- 5
- Subjects
- science (general, physics and physical science)
- Provider
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
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The purpose of this lesson is to explore the role of gravity in falling. During the elementary years, force may be treated as the originator of motion. An explanation of force itself can be postponed until middle school, and even high school. It is important, however, to help students broaden their understanding of the fundamental forces of nature, with a particular emphasis on gravitational and electromagnetic forces. This lesson introduces students to gravity as a force, focusing on the concept of falling.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 5
- Goal 2: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of landforms.
- Objective 2.01: Identify and analyze forces that cause change in landforms over time including:
- Water and Ice.
- Wind.
- Gravity.
- Objective 2.01: Identify and analyze forces that cause change in landforms over time including:
- Goal 4: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technologies to build an understanding of forces and motion in technological designs.
- Objective 4.03: Explain how energy is needed to make machines move.
- Moving air.
- Gravity.
- Objective 4.03: Explain how energy is needed to make machines move.
