Scientific Investigation - Gravitational Force Between Objects (STEMscopes TN Scope 8.PS2.3)
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##Teacher Background Where This Resource Fits Within STEMscopes TN Use this resource with STEMscopes TN Scope 8.PS2.3 during the Explore Phase. During Explore 2: Scientific Investigation - Gravitational Force Between Objects, students are asked to collect data from a Phet simulation and record it in a table. Instead of entering the data on the STEMscopes handout, have the students input the data on Tuva. How Tuva Enhances the Lesson The data students collect in this experiment involves incredibly small numbers. Because there are so many zeroes before the significant figures, the numbers are hard for students to compare. When students input their data in Tuva and plot the data on a graph, it helps them to visualize which numbers are larger. Simultaneously, students build basic data literacy skills such as choosing a graph type that is appropriate for the question and reading a legend.
Use this resource with STEMscopes TN Scope 8.PS2.3 during Explore 2: Scientific Investigation - Gravitational Force Between Objects. You will be asked to record data from the simulation in a data table on STEMscopes. By entering the data into a table on Tuva instead, you will have the opportunity to dynamically explore and visualize your data before answering questions. Click Next to get started.
Topics and standards: STEMscopes Science TN