FREE Resources for Studying Gravity
Published:
November 8, 2020
Contributor:
Sarah Shelton
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What comes up, must come down. Gravity is such a fun science topic for your kids to learn about. You can incorporate so many hands-on activities and STEM experiments for your children to see gravity in action.
Gravity is the invisible force that attracts a body toward the center of the Earth or toward any other physical body that has mass. Gravity is what holds the planets in orbit around the sun and keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth.
It is also what keeps our feet on the ground and pulls objects down. Earth’s gravity is what keeps us in place and from floating off into space. It is what draws objects to the ground when you drop them, or if they fall off of a surface.
Do you have a house with stairs and a balcony? We have never had a two story house, but my kids have always had so much fun going to a friend’s house that have them. There have been many times where they would stand at the balcony with a huge pile of objects. They would stand there for hours throwing pillows, stuffed animals and toys, and watching them fall to the ground. There is just something fascinating about watching things drop and guessing which one can fall the fastest, or hardest!
Your kids will love learning more about gravity with these free resources and activities.
Websites and Videos:
Gravity Facts for Kids – Cool Kid Facts
What is Gravity? Videos and Articles from Live Science
Gravity: What it is and what it does – NASA Space Place
Physics for Kids: Gravity – Ducksters
Introduction to Gravity – Khan Academy
Gravity Video Lessons – Generation Genius
Motion and Gravity Videos and Lesson – Physics for Kids
Crash Course Videos: Gravity Compilation
Gravity Worksheets:
Gravity and Inertia Worksheets – Worksheet Place
Why Parachutes Work Gravity Worksheet – Great Schools
Understanding the Pull of Gravity – Education.com
Science Gravity Worksheets – ESL Printables
Gravity and Friction Force Worksheet – Have Fun Teaching
Forces and Motion Printable for Middle School – ABC Teach
Scientists and Gravity:
The Discovery of Gravity and the People Who Discovered It – Sciencing
Galileo Galilei was the scientist who stated the principle of inertia. Learn more about him in this free mini course:
Let’s Study Galileo: Understanding Science and Truth
Isaac Newton furthered Galileo’s studies by formulating the laws of motion known as Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. Learn more about Isaac Newton with this free mini course:
Let’s Study Isaac Newton: A Life of Discovery
FREE Isaac Newton Quotes and Copywork
Gravity Science Experiments and STEM Activities:
Star Wars Science: Defying Gravity – Kid Minds
Preschool Gravity Science Experiment – Little Bins for Little Hands
The Ball that Defied Gravity Experiment – Deceptively Educational
Roller Coasters and Outer Space Gravity Activities for Kids – Share it Science
Defying Gravity with Magnets and Paper Clips Activity – Buggy and Buddy
Exploring Gravity with a Paint Pour Project – Our Family Code
Gravity Experiments for Kids – Science Sparks
Splat Art Gravity Watercolor Project – Fun a Day
What Comes Up Must Come Down: Galileo Falling Objects Experiment – Science Buddies
Exploring Angles, Tension and Gravity with Legos