English National Curriculum - Science Science

1. Explore gravity and the life and work of Isaac Newton

Mission Objectives

Explore the life and work of Isaac Newton

Understand the influence gravity has on the universe

Investigate the relationship between mass and gravity

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Keywords

Words and meanings to learn

astronomy

study of the universe

weight

the force applied to an object by gravity (measured in Newtons)

mass

how much matter an object contains (measured in g/kg)

Sir Isaac Newton

an English physicist and mathematician

gravity

force which draws objects towards the centre of a planet, or other body

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Required Resources

Resources: 1m ruler/tape measure, weighing scales, a variety of balls of similar sizes (e.g. tennis ball, softball, hockey ball), pencils, 2 sheets of paper and a stopwatch.

Core Handout (2): An investigation sheet for the children to record their predictions, fair testing, results and conclusions.

Stretch Handout (3): Write a paragraph about Sir Isaac Newton, discussing his life and work.

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