The first graders started their Physics on the Playground unit today by learning about gravity. The kids had great ideas about what gravity was before we started!
- "It's in the AIR."
- "It's what makes you float. Or not."
- "It's invisible!"
We watched this fun music video, did some predicting and observing activities inside, and then headed out to the playground to explore how gravity works on playground equipment. Already, they're making connections! At snack today, a first grader said, "If we didn't have gravity, we wouldn't have milk, because the cows wouldn't stay on the ground."
Here are some first graders experiencing the effects of gravity at the Village Park playground:
We'll continue working on this unit for the next week or two. Students will be exploring how the forces of gravity and friction affect how they play on playground equipment at school and in parks. Measurement data, questions, and observations will be recorded in a science journal. As a final project, students will design and create a piece of playground equipment, explaining the forces employed when using it. Check back often for more updates!
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