Topic for workshop: Gravity
Instructor: Lateasha Shirer
Number of Students: 8
1. Provide a brief overview of the workshop (i.e. purpose, activities and materials):
The purpose of this lesson is to get the children familiar with gravity, how it works, and how
it was discovered. The students were put into groups as I discussed, in detail, what was
gravity and the results of gravity. I also discussed what places have little gravity and the
difference between the moon's gravity and the Earth's gravity.
2. Did the students engage the workshop and ask questions?
The students completed a mini test on gravity using a website that had questions that we
covered in the group discussions. The students commented on the information they already knew
but I corrected the myths that they had about gravity.
3. Did the students seem to learn and understand the material? For example, can the students
explain what they learned?
The students really understood the material and later explained the information they learned
back to me. They also participated in a game where the space ship has to land on a stand that
sits on a planet. The planet has a gravitational force that pulls the space ship into the
planet. If the ship hits the planet, on any side other than the stand it sits on, then the
ship will blow up.
4. Is this material appropriate for the K-7 grade level? Is it more appropriate for K-3 or
4-7, and why?
This material is appropriate for this level of grade school. The game is a fun way to
interpret fun activities into the lesson. The game also gave the lesson a fun edge to it.
5. How do the materials and activities apply to the science and math the students are
A lot of students are learning about gravity because it is science and it is a big part of our
6. Do you have any suggestions for improving the lesson plans or activities to be more
appropriate/effective for this age group?
Use different game with more details of gravity interpreted into it.