Gravity Grab Game
A challenging, hands-on discovery and STEM project designed for curious young minds aged 10 to 12.
Materials Needed
- • Open outdoor or gym space (1 area)
Pro Tips
- → Works great as a PE / outdoor science hybrid lesson
- → Change the "Earth" player multiple times so everyone experiences both roles
- → Connect to real-world examples like why objects fall at the same speed regardless of weight
Safety First
Ensure open space is clear of obstacles. Suitable for 5th grade science.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Introduce Gravity (2 min): Ask students what gravity is and where it pulls us. Explain that Earth's gravity pulls everything downwards, towards its center. Introduce the game.
Step 2
Set Up Game (3 min): Designate one student as the "Earth" and have them stand in the middle of an open space. Other students are "objects" and spread out around the "Earth" at varying distances.
Step 3
Gravity Simulation (5 min): When you say "Gravity Grab!", all "objects" slowly move towards the "Earth". Emphasize that all objects are pulled in the same general direction. Repeat several times, changing the "Earth" player.
Step 4
Discuss Observations (3 min): Gather students and ask: What did you notice about how everyone moved? How is this like real gravity? Reinforce that gravity pulls everything down, towards the center of Earth.