Introduction
Welcome to a day with no gravity. Have you ever wondered how your life would change if there were no gravity? Imagine you are chosen to be an astronaut for a week. You have the exciting opportunity to travel in a space shuttle and explore outerspace. Would you still be able to sleep on a bed? Could you sit at a table to have dinner? Would you still be able to enjoy your favorite pizza? How does gravity affect our everyday lives on Earth?
Task
At the end of this assignment, you will be able to explain the definition of gravity and the effects it has on our everyday lives. You will create a powerpoint presentation to show the various ways gravity effects our lives and how everyday tasks, such as: eating, sleeping, etc., would be different without gravity.
Process
Steps to complete this assignment
1. Brainstorm a list of your everyday activities (sleeping, going to school, walking, etc.) using a Bubble Map.
2. Choose two daily activities to focus on for this assignment.
3. Write a paragraph for each activity to explain how these activities are done on Earth with gravity.
4. Write a paragraph for each activity to explain how these activities would be done in outer space with no gravity.
5. Revise and edit your writing using dictionaries, peer editing or a teacher conference.
6. Use a ChromeBook to publish your information by creating a PowerPoint presentation.
7. Be prepared to present your information orally to the class.
Note: Be creative. Use pictures, diagrams, etc.
RESOURCES
Websites:
Definition of Gravity: https://www.pebblego.com/content/science/article.html?a=2097
Brushing Teeth in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bCoGC532p8
Sleeping in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyFYgeE32f0
Washing Hair in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOIj7AgonHM
Cooking in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGiQZIb34_s
Washing Your Hands in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z2KNDGNnlc
Playing in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swyub0UDXUM
Playing in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLwW3pdXkFo
Evaluation
Rubric
Brainstorm Bubble Map 10 points
Draft (includes 4 complete paragraphs) 20 points
Definition of Gravity 10 points
Spelling and Grammar 10 points
Powerpoint Presentation 40 points
Creativity 10 points
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Total 100 points
Exceeds Expectations=90-100
Meets Expectations= 80-89
Satisfactory= 70-79
Below Expectations=69 and below
Conclusion
Reflection
Discuss with a partner the definition of gravity. Also discuss the information you learned and obtained from this research assignment. Create a Venn Diagram to express the similarities and differences of information found. Use your Science Notebook to explain in writing, if you would rather live on Earth with gravity or in outerspace without gravity. Explain your thinking. Draw a picture to show the differences of being on Earth and being in outer space.
Credits
Teacher Page
Thank you for your hard work and dedication of being responsible for your learning. The next time you sit down to have dinner with your family or play your favorite game at recess, think of how different it would be if there were no gravity on Earth!