Record ID:
nw-000-000-002-363
First Name:
automatic
Last Name:
import
Primary Email:
Language:
en-US
Institution Name:
Resource Published Date:
Tuesday, December 30, 1969 - 19:00
Description:
In this activity, students use mathematics to understand tides and gravitation and how gravity works across astronomical distances, using an apparatus made from a slinky, meter stick, and a hook. A description of the mathematical relationships seen in the demonstration is included. The resource is from PUMAS - Practical Uses of Math and Science - a collection of brief examples created by scientists and engineers showing how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes have real world applications.
SMD Forum Primary:
Earth Science
Audience:
Educator
Format:
application/pdf
Keywords:
Antipode
Gravitational constant
Mass
Force
Acceleration
Access Restrictions:
Free access
License:
Resource does not indicate licensing
Learning Time:
1 to 2 hours
Materials Cost:
$1 - $5
Individual or Group:
Per group of students
Instructional Strategies:
Demonstrations
Benchmarks:
http://asn.jesandco.org/resources/S2366116
Contributor:
NASA GSFC
National Science Education Standards:
False
Math Standards:
False
Technology Standards:
False
Geography Standards:
False
Educational Level:
Resource Type:
Learning Time Comment:
Estimated 2 class periods
URL:
http://pumas.jpl.nasa.gov/files/01_25_11_1.pdf
Image Url:
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