Gravity Webquest

Hook your students’ curiosity with this engaging gravity webquest, where they’ll explore gravity, orbits, and how mass and distance shape the force that holds our universe together!

This no-prep gravity webquest is designed for grades 8-12 and includes editable MS Word, PDF, and Google Slides versions to fit your classroom needs.

GRAVITY WEBQUEST TOPICS:

• Introduction to Gravity: Explore what gravity is and its role in the universe.
• Orbits and Planetary Motion: Learn how gravity keeps planets, moons, and satellites in orbit.
• Mass and Gravitational Force: Discover how an object’s mass affects gravitational pull.
• Distance and Gravitational Force: See how distance changes the strength of gravity.
• Interactive Simulation: Use the PhET Gravity and Orbits simulator to apply concepts.
• Engaging Video: Watch an animated Ted Ed video to visualize gravitational concepts.
• Gravity Force Lab: Complete the PhET Gravity Force Lab: Basics to investigate force relationships.
• Gravity and Spacetime Simulation: Use the NSTMF gravity simulator to see how celestial bodies warp spacetime and interact.
• Reflection: Discuss how gravitational forces shape our solar system and beyond.

Students will follow clear, step-by-step directions as they explore engaging virtual activities. With tinyURLs, long URLs, and QR codes, your students will easily access each activity and stay focused, having fun and learning along the way!

All non-flash modern resources are used – works beautifully on PC, Mac, IPads, Tablets, and most modern cellular devices.

GRAVITY WEBQUEST INCLUDES:

• Editable Microsoft Word Version (3 Pages)
• PDF Version
• Google Slides Version
• Teacher Notes
• Answer Key

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