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Physical Science: “Gravity Games”

5th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
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Quick Facts

Subject: Physical Science, Science

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on an object is directed down.

Materials Needed:

  • paper and pencil
  • Materials for experiment: balls, ruler, and clay

Printable Resources:

  • Optional Student Resources:
    • “Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
    • “Gravitational Force Worksheet” (1 copy per student)
  • Optional Teacher Resources:
    • “Scientific Vocabulary” (1 copy per student)

CCSS: NGSS.PS.1.1, CCSS W.5.1, CCSS RI.5.9, CCSS 7.EE.B.1

File Type: PDF

Lesson Plan Description

In this 1 hour 5th Grade Physical Lesson, your students will learn about the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects.

  • Essential Question:
    • “How does energy move through and effect matter?”
  • Learning Mediums:
    • Cut and paste definition activity
    • Scientific experiment stations

*This lesson includes optional cross curricular extension activities relating to ELA and math.