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Introduction
Introduction
This resource aims to develop skills in gathering data and identifying patterns when using online Physics simulations that demonstrate Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation.
During these lessons’ students will explore the scientific procedure, data collection, graph creation and analysis of results.
Learning Intentions:
To understand that you only change one variable in a fair test.
To understand that all objects exert a force of gravity on other objects in the Universe.
To understand that it’s gravity that causes objects in space to travel in orbits (circular paths).
To be able to conduct a scientific investigation to identify trends and the relationship between variables.
To be able to communicate data as a graph and to identify any trends on this graph.
To be able to conduct a scientific investigation to identify the effect of mass of a celestial object on orbit time.
Success Criteria:
I can use my observation and investigative skills to answer questions on the gravity simulation I undertake.
I have successfully recorded data from the investigation into a table.
I have used my research and investigative skills to learn how to construct a scatter plot.
I can analyse graphs and equations and communicate any relationships.
I can use my observation and investigative skills to answer questions on a gravity and orbit simulation.
I have successfully developed scientific procedure to investigate the effect of a variable on orbit time.
Outcomes:
SC5-4WS Develops questions or hypotheses to be investigated scientifically.
SC5-5WS Produces a plan to investigate identified questions, hypotheses or problems, individually and collaboratively.
SC5-6WS Undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information, individually and collaboratively.
SC5-7WS Processes, analyses and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to develop evidence-based arguments and conclusions.
SC5-10PW Applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion.
SC5-12ES Describes changing ideas about the structure of the Earth and the universe to illustrate how models, theories and laws are refined over time by the scientific community.
Students will explore a Physics simulation to learn about the Law of Universal Gravitation and create a table of data by changing one variable only.
Learning intentions:
To understand that you only change one variable in a fair test.
To understand that all objects exert a force of gravity on other objects in the Universe.
To be able to conduct a scientific investigation to identify trends and the relationship between variables.
Success criteria:
I can use my observation and investigative skills to answer questions on the gravity simulation I undertake.
I have successfully recorded data from the investigation into a table.
Content:
WS4b Students question and predict by predicting outcomes based on observations and scientific knowledge.
WS5.1b Students identify data to be collected for an investigation by explaining why certain types of information need to be collected in a range of investigation types.
ES1d Students identify that all objects exert a force of gravity on all other objects in the Universe.
Students will use their investigative and communication skills to create a scatter plot that explores the relationship between variables in the Law of Universal Gravitation.
Learning intentions:
To know that all objects have a mass and therefore have gravity.
To understand the relationship between variables in a fair test.
To be able to communicate data as a graph and to identify any trends on this graph.
Success criteria:
I have used my research and investigative skills to learn how to construct a scatter plot.
I can analyse graphs and equations and communicate any relationships.
Content:
WS6e Students conduct investigations by reporting data and information, evidence and findings, with accuracy and honesty.
WS7.2a Students analyse data and information by analysing patterns and trends, including identifying inconsistencies in data and information.
WS7.2b Students analyse data and information by describing relationships between variables.
Students will use their observation and investigative skills to explore a Physics simulation on gravity and orbits and then undertake an investigation on one variable of the Law of Universal Gravitation.
Learning intentions:
To know that everything with a mass has gravity and that the larger the mass the larger the force of gravity.
To understand that it’s gravity that causes objects in space to travel in orbits (circular paths).
To be able to conduct a scientific investigation to identify the effect of mass of a celestial object on orbit time.
Success criteria:
I can use my observation and investigative skills to answer questions on a gravity and orbit simulation.
I have successfully developed scientific procedure to investigate the effect of a variable on orbit time.
Content:
ES1d Students identify that all objects exert a force of gravity on all other objects in the Universe.
WS5.1b Students identify data to be collected for an investigation by explaining why certain types of information need to be collected in a range of investigation types.
WS6e Students conduct investigations by reporting data and information, evidence and findings, with accuracy and honesty.
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