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One evening on Mars - an activity

Classroom Activity for 11-14 Supporting Physics Teaching

What the Activity is for

Gravity on Mars: This activity is to get pupils thinking and talking about the nature of the gravitational force.

What to Prepare

  • copies of the cartoon (see below)

What Happens During this Activity

The picture should be used as a focus for small-group discussion.

Resources

Download the cartoon for this activity.

Gravity discussion cartoon.pdf
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