Gravity within Solar Systems (Lesson Observation)

A lesson designed for a more able KS3 group. Exploring gravity in a Solar system.

Includes the use of the equation W = M x G

Included:
Presentation
Starter test questions to be completed again at the end.
A variety of tasks at different levels. Students to select and work through independently
Peer assessment check
Challenge Questions to include Literacy, Numeracy and SMSC.

Criteria:
LO: Understand the forces within the solar system.
Describe the trends within the solar systems.
Draw and compare the Ptolemy & Kepler model of the solar system.
Calculate Gravitational field strength by arranging the relationship between mass, weight and gravity.
Formulate Newton's law of universal gravitation