My Solar System This simulation demonstrates the effect of gravitation in determining planetary orbits as well as...

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:	My Solar System
Resource ID:	13529
URL:	http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/my-solar-system
Resource Description:	This simulation demonstrates the effect of gravitation in determining planetary orbits as well as that of comets and satellites. This simulation allows you to change initial positions, velocities and masses of bodies and see the resulting orbit.

Instructional Component Type(s):

Virtual Manipulative (Primary Type)

Keywords:

Space, Gravity, Simulation

Intended Audience:

Educators, Students

Suggested Technology:

Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Java Plugin

Resource Collection:

iCPALMS

RELATED STANDARDS (1)

» SC.8.E.5.4: Explore the Law of Universal Gravitation by explaining the role that gravity plays in the formation of planets, stars, and solar systems and in determining their motions.
Cognitive Complexity: High l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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RELATED ACCESS POINTS (2)

» SC.8.E.5.In.d:	Identify gravity as the force that holds orbiting planets in place in the Solar System. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.P.12.In.d:	Identify examples of how gravity attracts other objects, such as people to Earth or orbits of planets in the Solar System. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »

PEDAGOGY

Subject:	NGSSS: Science
Grade Level(s):	8,9,10,11,12

Instructional Time:

20 minute(s)

SOURCE & ACCESS INFORMATION

Name of Author/Source:	PhET
Resource recommended by:	Miles Detelich
Web Address of Author/Source:	http://phet.colorado.edu/
E-Mail of Author/Source:	phethelp@colorado.edu
Is this Resource freely Available?	Yes
Access Privileges:	Public

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