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Teacher Feature: Forces of Nature


The force is with you — whether it's the force of gravity, motion, energy, or other physical forces that shape the world. Unlock the secrets behind these inescapable forces of nature — with featured video clips, lesson plans, discussion guide, and activities.

Teacher Resources

Discussion Guide
From energy to gravity, explore the basic forces that push, pull, slow, and speed objects.
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Grades 3-5 Lesson Plan
Show your students energy at work as you help them tackle key terms and concepts related to forces of nature.
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Grades 6-8 Lesson Plan
Investigate how the "invisible force" of gravity works and how it shapes the planet.
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Grades 9-12 Lesson Plan
Meet the people who enlightened the world about basic physics concepts through their study of motion, force, and gravity.
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Student Activities

The Force Is With You
A clip art image related to gravity for use in classroom presentations and activities

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Physics Puzzle
A criss cross puzzle using physical science terms from this unit
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Video Clips

Universal Gravitation
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Introduction to Forces and Gravity
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Effects of Forces on Speed
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Coasting Through Physics
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Physical Science: The Basics

Open students' eyes to the world by introducing them to the explanations that physical science provides.

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