Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions chosen from Gravity and the Birth of our Solar System.
3 questions assessment
Activity 2: Video Game. Estimated duration: 4 min
Gravity and the Birth of our Solar System
The nebular theory explains how our Solar System formed from a giant cloud of dust and gas approximately 4.5 billion years ago. Gravity played a crucial role in this process, pulling particles together to form larger clumps. The densest part of the cloud ignited nuclear fusion, creating the Sun, while the remaining material coalesced into planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. The gravitational force between the Sun and these objects dictates their orbits. This cosmic tale underscores gravity's importance and ties into the Big Bang theory, which describes the universe's expansion from a massive explosion. The story of our Solar System highlights the wonders of the universe and invites continuous exploration and discovery.
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Teacher Ratings (3) 5.0 stars.
Student Ratings (2260) 3.4 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min
Gravity and the Birth of Our Solar System
In this game, you will go on a time travel journey from the formation of our solar system all the way into the distant future up until death of our sun. You will learn how the solar system began to form, how the sun and the planets formed, and how the sun will eventually die. Along the way, you will play mini-games to simulate different stages of the process.
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Teacher Ratings (409) 4.4 stars.
Student Ratings (101965) 4.0 stars.