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Lesson 5 of 84 · Forces
ExperimentGravity Pulls Things Down
What You'll Learn
Gravity is a force that pulls everything toward the ground. It is why you come back down when you jump!
Key Words
- gravity
- magnet
- attract
Materials Needed
- spring scale
- stopwatch
- pencils
Safety First
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Talk about what you already know about Forces.
Step 2 — Do
Build a simple lever with a ruler and pencil. Try lifting objects on one end by pushing the other.
Step 3 — Observe
Compare what happened to what you predicted.
Step 4 — Record
Tell the class one thing you learned today.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Why do things fall when you drop them?