5-PS2-1: Earth's Gravitational Force
Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by earth on objects is directed down. (Cause and Effect)
Clarification Statement: “Down” is a local description of the direction that points toward the center of the spherical Earth.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include mathematical representation of gravitational force.
Science Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.B: Types of Interactions
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect
Assessments
The Wonder of Science Assessments
Shared Assessments
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Instructional Resources
Mini Lessons
The Wonder of Science Resources
Shared Resources
Anchor Charts
Phenomena
Videos
Learning Plans
Storylines
Common Core Connections
ELA/Literacy
RI.5.1 - Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI.5.9 - Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
W.5.1 - Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
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