Fighting Gravity
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Did you know that gravity is a force that pulls us down? Together in this lesson, learners will learn the basic vocabulary words about force and gravity from our slide presentation. We will briefly review the steps of the scientific process for an experiment. Then, conduct 3 small class experiments to fight gravity. During my class, I aim to keep learners as active participants. I encourage sharing, questioning, and active total physical response movements to learning. We will explore the...
Learners will learn about force and gravity. Through the steps of the scientific method, conduct a class experiment where we will observe the force needed to fight and combat gravity. Learners will summarize our success or defeat against the force of gravity.
Homework Offered
Learners are encouraged to try and fight gravity at home with ADULT supervision and permission.Assessments Offered
In this class, we will use informal assessment to show mastery of our content. Learner's interaction and use of the vocabulary to summarize and support our observations during the class experiment will be our assessment.Grades Offered
2 files available upon enrollmentA one page optional handout for recording our scientific observation will be provided for downloading and printing. Learners can bring a household item to class to fight gravity live in class like: a tissue, cotton ball, or paper napkin.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
My name is Kristy Craig. I am a certified teacher for Kindergarten through 6th grade. My heart and soul is poured out for children. Teaching them, encouraging them, and having fun together is my teaching mission. I am a charismatic and bubbly...
Group Class
$11
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 280 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
1-8 learners per class