Gravity
Click the picture to play this game!
Things to notice as you play:
-What happens when you go to big places, such as the Sun or Jupiter?
-What happens when you go to small places, like the Moon or Mercury?
-Why is the target floating on some of the planets and on the Sun?
Challenge: Find MORE THAN ONE WAY to hit the target!
Life on the International Space Station
Water in zero gravity – forms a sphere!
Fun on the space station!
The Moon is much smaller than the Earth. Therefore, it pulls less. Watch some footage from the moon landings to see for yourself!
Astronauts on the moon – notice how they get around. Are they walking normally? How much is the Moon’s gravity pulling them?
Dropping a feather and hammer on the moon – This experiment should look familiar. We did something like this in class together. The difference is – no air on the moon, so the feather won’t float. Also notice how much time it takes for both objects to hit the ground.
Throwing a hammer on the moon – Notice how high the hammer goes, and how long it takes for it to come down. What would that look like on Earth?
Doesn’t this look like a fun field trip?
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March 5th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I played the gravity game i got a hit on earth
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June 11th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I GOT A HIT ON THE SUN
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Lisa Reply:
June 11th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I bet you had to fire really fast!
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