Real World: Centripetal Force
Join astronauts on-board the International Space Station to learn more about centripetal force and why planets or moons and artificial satellites like the space station stay in orbit. Use math to find out if the artificial gravity in science fiction movies can be a reality.
Background Information
Grades 6 through 8
Grades 6 through 12
- NASA Orbital Path of the International Space Station
- Teaching from Space Centripetal Force
Activities
Grades 6 through 8
- PBS Learning Media Teaching From Space - Centripetal Force
- NASA Centripetal Force
- NASA International Space Station
- NASA Spot the Station
Grades 9 through 12