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Lesson 52 of 84 ยท Forces

Experiment

Making a Catapult (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Gravity is the same force that keeps the moon going around the Earth!

Key Words

  • energy
  • push

Materials Needed

  • cardboard
  • marbles
  • paper clips
  • rubber bands

Safety First

  • Wash hands after handling materials.
  • Be careful with scissors โ€” ask an adult for help if needed.
  • Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: Gravity is the same force that keeps the moon going around the Earth!

Step 2 โ€” Do

Try the experiment. What do you think will happen?

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Use your senses to describe what you notice.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What are the two poles of a magnet?