This force of gravity reading is the perfect way to introduce a unit on gravity or the motions of objects in space! Fully replaces a textbook!
Includes both print and digital Google Slides options to assign!
In this activity, students will:
- READ the article Force of Gravity. (3 pages)
- ANSWER reading comprehension questions. All answers come directly from the article, so no prior knowledge is needed. (2 pages)
Topics Include:
- What gravity is and how it works
- Newton’s law of universal gravitation
- How mass and distance affect gravity
- Gravitational fields and non-contact forces
- Difference between mass and weight
- Why astronauts feel weightless
- How gravity keeps planets and moons in orbit
- Gravity’s role in shaping planets, stars, and galaxies
Teacher Notes:
- Please note that this force of gravity reading is not editable.
- GO PAPERLESS if you’d like! Includes both print and Google Slides versions!
- Answer keys are always included.
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