This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this state's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.
4.S.2: : Physical Science
4.S.2.1.1: : Use instruments to measure properties
Weight and Mass
Use a balance to measure mass and a spring scale to measure the weight of objects. Compare the masses and weights of objects on Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon.
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4.S.2.1: : Understand the Structure and Function of Matter and Molecules and Their Interactions
4.S.2.1.1: : Use instruments to measure properties
Weight and Mass
Use a balance to measure mass and a spring scale to measure the weight of objects. Compare the masses and weights of objects on Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon.
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4.S.2.1.1: : Use instruments to measure properties
4.S.2.1.1: : Use instruments to measure properties
Weight and Mass
Use a balance to measure mass and a spring scale to measure the weight of objects. Compare the masses and weights of objects on Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon.
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4.S.4.1.1: : Compare and contrast the basic components of our solar system (planets, sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors).
Solar System
Explore our solar system and learn the characteristics of each planet. Compare the sizes of planets and their distances from the Sun. Observe the speeds of planetary orbits and measure how long each planet takes to go around the Sun.
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4.S.4.1.2: : Explain the effect of gravity on orbits and objects.
Gravity Pitch
Imagine a gigantic pitcher standing on Earth, ready to hurl a huge baseball. What will happen as the ball is thrown harder and harder? Find out with the Gravity Pitch Gizmo. Observe the path of the ball when it is thrown at different velocities. Throw the ball on different planets to see how each planet's gravity affects the ball.
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4.S.4.1.3: : Explain the effect of moon's gravity on Earth's tides.
Ocean Tides
Develop an understanding of ocean tides by comparing the depth of water near a dock to the positions of the Moon, Sun, and Earth. Determine the influence of the Moon and Sun on tides, and compare spring tides to neap tides.
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4.S.4.1: : Understand Scientific Theories of Origin and Subsequent Changes in the Universe and Earth Systems
4.S.4.1.1: : Compare and contrast the basic components of our solar system (planets, sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors).
Solar System
Explore our solar system and learn the characteristics of each planet. Compare the sizes of planets and their distances from the Sun. Observe the speeds of planetary orbits and measure how long each planet takes to go around the Sun.
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4.S.4.1.2: : Explain the effect of gravity on orbits and objects.
Gravity Pitch
Imagine a gigantic pitcher standing on Earth, ready to hurl a huge baseball. What will happen as the ball is thrown harder and harder? Find out with the Gravity Pitch Gizmo. Observe the path of the ball when it is thrown at different velocities. Throw the ball on different planets to see how each planet's gravity affects the ball.
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4.S.4.1.3: : Explain the effect of moon's gravity on Earth's tides.
Ocean Tides
Develop an understanding of ocean tides by comparing the depth of water near a dock to the positions of the Moon, Sun, and Earth. Determine the influence of the Moon and Sun on tides, and compare spring tides to neap tides.
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4.S.4.1.1: : Compare and contrast the basic components of our solar system (planets, sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors).
4.S.4.1.1: : Compare and contrast the basic components of our solar system (planets, sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors).
Solar System
Explore our solar system and learn the characteristics of each planet. Compare the sizes of planets and their distances from the Sun. Observe the speeds of planetary orbits and measure how long each planet takes to go around the Sun.
5 Minute Preview
4.S.4.1.2: : Explain the effect of gravity on orbits and objects.
4.S.4.1.2: : Explain the effect of gravity on orbits and objects.
Gravity Pitch
Imagine a gigantic pitcher standing on Earth, ready to hurl a huge baseball. What will happen as the ball is thrown harder and harder? Find out with the Gravity Pitch Gizmo. Observe the path of the ball when it is thrown at different velocities. Throw the ball on different planets to see how each planet's gravity affects the ball.
5 Minute Preview
4.S.4.1.3: : Explain the effect of moon's gravity on Earth's tides.
4.S.4.1.3: : Explain the effect of moon's gravity on Earth's tides.
Ocean Tides
Develop an understanding of ocean tides by comparing the depth of water near a dock to the positions of the Moon, Sun, and Earth. Determine the influence of the Moon and Sun on tides, and compare spring tides to neap tides.
5 Minute Preview
Students assume the role of a scientist trying to solve a real world problem. They use scientific practices to collect and analyze data, and form and test a hypothesis as they solve the problems.
