Exploring Gravity and Parachutes

Students explore the effects of gravity on objects and explore ways to keep objects from falling. Students then investigate parachutes to further explore gravity and factors that affect the motion that results from the gravitational force between objects and the Earth.

Resource ID#: 12676 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): K

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: gravity, objects, investigate, 5E, force

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence

Instructional Design Framework(s): Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)

Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.K.E.5.In.1

Identify that objects can fall to the ground unless something stops them.

SC.K.E.5.Su.1

Recognize that objects fall to the ground.

SC.K.E.5.Pa.1

Track a falling object.

SC.K.N.1.In.1

Identify a partner to obtain information.

SC.K.N.1.Su.1

Collect a designated item with a partner.

SC.K.N.1.Pa.1

Share objects with a partner.

SC.K.N.1.In.2

Identify information about objects and actions in the natural world through observation.

SC.K.N.1.Su.2

Identify information about objects in the natural world through observation.

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