My students struggle with this concept...

I think it is because of the media that they hear "Zero Gravity Ride" often. While this captures their attention, it is not correct. This probe can be used as a springboard into a discussi... See More

I think it is because of the media that they hear "Zero Gravity Ride" often. While this captures their attention, it is not correct. This probe can be used as a springboard into a discussion on how everyday language can interfere with learning the language of science.

Where is there not gravity?

This probe asks for where gravity exists. This is a concept in science that students nieed to go back over and over. Students struggle with the idea of microgravity and the concept of grav... See More

This probe asks for where gravity exists. This is a concept in science that students nieed to go back over and over. Students struggle with the idea of microgravity and the concept of gravity. I think it is because popular media misnames many things. Teacher related background and classroom use material provided.