Today Condors class began their learning on their new topic of forces. We started with a force that is acting on everyone of us at all times, gravity. We went back to learn about the discovery of gravity and the affect is has. We then moved onto how air resistance can oppose gravity through an investigation with paper planes.
Quiz Us on Gravity
1) Who discovered gravity?
2) What year did he discover gravity?
3) Complete the sentence: Gravity is a ___________, which __________ everything towards the ____________ of the Earth.
4) What is air resistance?
5) How do some people take advantage of air resistance?
6) How and why is this cyclist reducing air resistance?