FREE Resources for Studying Gravity

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November 8, 2020

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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.

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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 KidsCool Kid Facts

What is Gravity? Videos and Articles from Live Science

Gravity: What it is and what it doesNASA Space Place

Physics for Kids: GravityDucksters

Introduction to GravityKhan Academy

Gravity Video LessonsGeneration Genius

Motion and Gravity Videos and Lesson – Physics for Kids

Crash Course Videos: Gravity Compilation

 

Gravity Worksheets:

Gravity and Inertia WorksheetsWorksheet Place

Why Parachutes Work Gravity WorksheetGreat Schools

Understanding the Pull of GravityEducation.com

Science Gravity WorksheetsESL Printables

Gravity and Friction Force WorksheetHave Fun Teaching

Forces and Motion Printable for Middle SchoolABC Teach

Scientists and Gravity:

The Discovery of Gravity and the People Who Discovered ItSciencing

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 image of pendulum marbles with text overlay Isaac Newton Quotes & Copywork. Free Download on www.homeschoolgiveaways.com

Gravity Science Experiments and STEM Activities:

Star Wars Science: Defying GravityKid Minds

Preschool Gravity Science ExperimentLittle Bins for Little Hands

The Ball that Defied Gravity ExperimentDeceptively Educational

Roller Coasters and Outer Space Gravity Activities for KidsShare it Science

Defying Gravity with Magnets and Paper Clips ActivityBuggy and Buddy

Exploring gravity with young kids- 2 fun activities! ~ BuggyandBuddy.com

Exploring Gravity with a Paint Pour ProjectOur Family Code

Gravity Experiments for KidsScience Sparks

Splat Art Gravity Watercolor ProjectFun a Day

What Comes Up Must Come Down: Galileo Falling Objects ExperimentScience Buddies

Exploring Angles, Tension and Gravity with Legos

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