Have you ever wondered why you don’t float right out of your chair or how you stay upright when biking? It all comes down to two of the coolest invisible forces in science… gravity and balance!
At Shared Science, we are exploring how the universe works through fun, hands-on discovery. Whether we are testing our balance with yoga poses or trying to identify balance with blocks, it helps us understand how gravity pulls on us and how our center of gravity keeps us steady. Ready to explore how gravity shapes our world and how you can master your own balance? Let’s get started…
Space & Gravity
Check out how NASA launches rockets that generate enough energy to break free from Earth’s gravitational pull.
Link to Article: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/launching-into-space/en/
Defying Gravity
Learn all about how gravity attracts objects and keeps our world together!
Link to Article: https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/idptv11.sci.phys.maf.d4kgrav/gravity/
Balancing Nature, Hands-On STEM Activity
Try this activity at the comfort of your home! PBS teaches us how to make a simple DIY balance scale at home using a hanger and cups to compare the weight of different household items!
Link to Activity: https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/balancing-nature-peg-cat/science-crafts-for-kids