Why Doesn't the Moon Fall Down?

Why Doesn’t the Moon Fall Down?
English Language ArtsScience

Description

In this animated video segment adapted from NASA, astronomer Doris Daou explains how the forces of speed and gravity keep the Moon in a constant orbit around Earth.

Original Resource: www.pbslearningmedia.org

Type: Video

Grades: 3-8

Created: 12/17/2005

Keywords:

AstronomyChemistryEducationGeosciencePhysicsSpaceSpace Science

Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.