Magic School Bus, Gains Weight?!

Are mass and weight the same?

Why is it hard for the kids to do a slam dunk?

• Because gravity pulls them down

• Because they are too tall

• Because they are too strong

• Because they don't have a basketball

What does Miss Frizzle do to help the class understand gravity?

• Gives them special shoes.

• Takes them to the moon.

• Makes them fly.

• Creates a planet with adjustable gravity.

What happens when there is no gravity on the bus planet?

• The kids become very heavy.

• The kids start floating away.

• The kids can't move or fall.

• The kids can jump very high.

How do the kids manage to move the lever back to normal gravity?

• They pull a rope with all their weight

• They ask Ms. Frizzle to do it

• They wait for gravity to change on its own

• They use a magic spell

What does Phoebe learn about gravity and slam dunks?

• She doesn't need to worry about gravity

• Gravity makes her invisible

• She can overcome gravity with a strong push

• Gravity helps her jump higher