Exploring Planetary Jumps in the Solar System

Exploring Planetary Jumps in the Solar System

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-PS2-4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amelia Wright

Used 1+ times

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Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-PS2-4
The video explores the effects of gravity on jumping across different planets in the solar system. It begins with an introduction to gravity and its impact on jumping, followed by a brief mention of the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The video then compares jumping on Earth and the Moon, highlighting the differences in gravity. It continues with jumping experiences on Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter, discussing how gravity affects the height one can jump. Finally, it covers jumping on the outer planets: Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, emphasizing the unique gravitational forces on each planet.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What force allows you to temporarily overcome Earth's gravity?

Friction

Muscle force

Electrical force

Magnetic force

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does your weight change when moving between planets?

Stays the same

Decreases with distance from the Sun

Varies due to the planet's gravity

Increases with distance from the Sun

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main attraction inside the Museum of the Future?

Space station life simulation

Time travel exhibit

Flying cars

Underwater cities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high could an average person jump on the Moon?

10 meters

1 meter

5 meters

3 meters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet's gravity is most similar to Earth's?

Jupiter

Venus

Mercury

Mars

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which planet would you jump almost the same height as on Mercury?

Mars

Neptune

Venus

Saturn

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't you jump on the gas giants?

Too cold

No solid surface

Atmosphere is too thick

Too hot

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