Gravitational Forces – Science Games for Middle

In this series of science games, your students will learn how gravity functions and is measured. The Gravitational Force learning objective – based on NGSS and state standards –  delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective’s games and the concepts they drive home.

Concepts Covered

Gravity is the force of attraction between two objects with mass. The larger the mass and the closer the objects, the stronger the gravitational pull. This force acts from one object’s center of mass to the other’s.

Measuring gravity between two objects is difficult unless one is extremely large, like a planet. Weight is the measure of gravity acting on an object’s mass. Since Earth has more mass than the Moon, you weigh more on Earth than on the Moon.

Gravity pulls objects toward Earth’s center, making falling objects speed up and slowing down objects moving away. It also keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and the Moon orbiting Earth.

Below is a preview of each game designed to support this learning objective.

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