Force of Gravity Reading and Worksheet

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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Grade Levels: 7, 8, 9, 10 NGSS Standards: MS-ESS1-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-PS2-5