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PHET Simulation on Gravity and Orbits

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Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Interactive/Game/Simulation
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Heliophysics Topics
  • Newton's Law of Gravity
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

In this Interactive on gravity and orbital motion of the Sun-Earth-Moon system learners would be able to:

  • Describe the relationship between the Sun, Earth, Moon and space station, including orbits and positions
  • Describe the size and distance between the Sun, Earth, Moon and space station
  • Explain how gravity controls the motion of our solar system
  • Identify the variables that affect the strength of gravity
  • Predict how motion would change if gravity was stronger or weaker

Learn more about this interactive here ↗